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Diotte Family History

Diotte Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Guillot. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Diotte family from?

You can see how Diotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diotte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diotte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 199 Diotte families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Diotte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Diotte families in 1911.
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What did your Diotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diotte. 54% of Diotte men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Diotte women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    54%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Caretaker
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Diotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Diotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diotte 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Diotte. 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 249 military records available for the last name Diotte. For the veterans among your Diotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diotte lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Diotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Diotte in 1956 was 55, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diotte 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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