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Ouimett Family History

Ouimett 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: Ouimet, Ouimette, Quiett, Privett, Burkett, Russett, Duckett, Puckett

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Where is the Ouimett family from?

You can see how Ouimett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouimett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ouimett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Ouimett families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Ouimett's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ouimett families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Ouimett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouimett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ouimett. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ouimett. For the veterans among your Ouimett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouimett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Ouimett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ouimett in 1968 was 75, and 91 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ouimett 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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