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Doucett Family History

Doucett Surname Meaning

Variant of Doucette a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Doucett family from?

You can see how Doucett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doucett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doucett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Doucett families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Doucett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doucett families in 1891.
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What did your Doucett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Doucett. 24% of Doucett men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Doucett women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doucett were Fermier and Labourer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Fermier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    16%
  • Student
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Labourer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Doucett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doucett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doucett. 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 794 military records available for the last name Doucett. For the veterans among your Doucett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doucett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Doucett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Doucett in 1961 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doucett 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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