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Oullette Family History

Oullette 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: Gullette, Ouellette, Ouelette, Ouillette, Sublette, Houlette

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Where is the Oullette family from?

You can see how Oullette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oullette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oullette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 88 Oullette families living in Quebec. This was about 51% of all the recorded Oullette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Oullette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oullette 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 Oullette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oullette. 19% of Oullette men worked as a Truck Driver and 27% of Oullette women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oullette were Manager and Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Tracer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Switch Board
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Oullette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oullette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oullette 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Oullette. 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 139 military records available for the last name Oullette. For the veterans among your Oullette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oullette lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Oullette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oullette in 1965 was 74, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oullette 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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