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Maillette Family History

Maillette 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: Millette, Mallette, Malette, Millett, Vallette, Maillet, Milette

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Where is the Maillette family from?

You can see how Maillette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maillette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maillette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 52 Maillette families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Maillette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Maillette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maillette 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 Maillette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maillette. 53% of Maillette men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    53%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Menuisier
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Maillette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maillette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maillette 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Maillette. 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 152 military records available for the last name Maillette. For the veterans among your Maillette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maillette lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Maillette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maillette in 1965 was 71, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maillette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maillette 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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