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Violett Family History

Violett Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Violett family from?

You can see how Violett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Violett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Violett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Violett families living in London. This was about 94% of all the recorded Violett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Violett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Violett 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 Violett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Violett. 100% of Violett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Violett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Violett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Violett 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Violett. 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 608 military records available for the last name Violett. For the veterans among your Violett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Violett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Violett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Violett in 1957 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Violett 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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