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Jouett Family History

Jouett Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Jouet or Jouët: habitational name from any of several places in France so named e.g. Jouet-sur-l'Aubois in Cher.

Altered ending reflects 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 Jouett family from?

You can see how Jouett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jouett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jouett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Jouett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Jouett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jouett families in 1891.
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What did your Jouett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jouett. 60% of Jouett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jouett women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jouett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jouett 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Jouett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jouett. For the veterans among your Jouett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jouett lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Jouett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jouett in 1952 was 36, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jouett 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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