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Ouilette Family History

Ouilette Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ouelette, Ouillette, Ouimette, Sublette, Houlette, Roulette, Gullette

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Where is the Ouilette family from?

You can see how Ouilette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouilette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ouilette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 47 Ouilette families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ouilette's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ouilette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ouilette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ouilette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ouilette. 50% of Ouilette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ouilette women worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Ouilette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ouilette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouilette census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 269 immigration records available for the last name Ouilette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Ouilette. For the veterans among your Ouilette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouilette lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ouilette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ouilette in 1961 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ouilette ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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