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Maillett Family History

Maillett Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Millett, Maillet, Mallett, Mallet, Millet, Jaillet, Pallett, Gillett

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Where is the Maillett family from?

You can see how Maillett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maillett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maillett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Maillett families living in Kent. This was about 71% of all the recorded Maillett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Maillett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maillett 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 Maillett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maillett. 100% of Maillett men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Maillett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Maillett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maillett 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Maillett. 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 97 military records available for the last name Maillett. For the veterans among your Maillett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maillett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Maillett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maillett in 1959 was 40, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maillett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maillett 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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