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Deyette Family History

Deyette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Guillet reflecting the specific former French Canadian pronunciation of the initial G- followed by a vowel and the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Deyette family from?

You can see how Deyette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deyette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deyette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Deyette families living in Vermont. This was about 38% of all the recorded Deyette's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Deyette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deyette 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 Deyette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deyette. 20% of Deyette men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Deyette women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deyette were Rigging Man and Housework.

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Rigging Man
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • House Work
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Deyette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Deyette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deyette 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Deyette. 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 186 military records available for the last name Deyette. For the veterans among your Deyette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deyette lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Deyette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deyette in 1957 was 46, and 90 in 2004.

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