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Ouimette Family History

Ouimette Surname Meaning

Variant of Ouimet a surname of French origin.

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ouimette family from?

You can see how Ouimette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouimette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ouimette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Ouimette family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ouimette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ouimette families in 1891.
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What did your Ouimette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ouimette. 29% of Ouimette men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Ouimette women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ouimette were Salesman and Packer.

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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
    29%
  • Chauffeur
    10%
  • Seaman
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • House Keeper
    24%
  • Packer
    16%

What Ouimette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ouimette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouimette 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Ouimette. 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 804 military records available for the last name Ouimette. For the veterans among your Ouimette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouimette lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ouimette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ouimette in 1943 was 30, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ouimette 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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