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Cayouette Family History

Cayouette 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: Caouette, Lanouette, Cadorette, Arquette, Paquette, Cartrette

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Where is the Cayouette family from?

You can see how Cayouette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayouette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cayouette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 72 Cayouette families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Cayouette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cayouette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayouette 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 Cayouette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cayouette. 34% of Cayouette men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Cayouette women worked as an Institutrice.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Tudiant
    17%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Charpentier
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%

What Cayouette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cayouette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayouette 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Cayouette. 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 111 military records available for the last name Cayouette. For the veterans among your Cayouette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayouette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cayouette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cayouette in 1963 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayouette 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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