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Ovellette Family History

Ovellette 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: Ouellette, Lovellette, Vallette, Veillette, Mellette, Ouelette

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Where is the Ovellette family from?

You can see how Ovellette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovellette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ovellette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 71 Ovellette families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Ovellette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ovellette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovellette 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 Ovellette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ovellette. 33% of Ovellette men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Ovellette women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ovellette were Mechanic and Weaver.

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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
    33%
  • Weaver
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Fancy Stitcher
    10%
  • Weaver
    7%

What Ovellette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ovellette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovellette 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Ovellette. 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 72 military records available for the last name Ovellette. For the veterans among your Ovellette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovellette lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Ovellette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ovellette in 1959 was 54, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ovellette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovellette 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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