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Doucet Family History

Doucet Surname Meaning

French: nickname for a gentle-natured person, a derivative of the adjective doux ‘sweet, mild-mannered, gentle’ (from Latin dulcis).

English (Middlesex): variant of Dowsett.

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


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Where is the Doucet family from?

You can see how Doucet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doucet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doucet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Doucet families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doucet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doucet families in 1891.
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What did your Doucet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doucet. 36% of Doucet men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Doucet women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doucet were Fisherman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Fisherman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Doucet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doucet 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Doucet. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Doucet. For the veterans among your Doucet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doucet lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Doucet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Doucet in 1950 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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