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Montpetit Family History

Montpetit Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Maupetit: nickname from Old French mau petit ‘bad child whelp’.

From mal mau ‘bad’ + petit ‘small (one)’.

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


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Where is the Montpetit family from?

You can see how Montpetit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montpetit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Montpetit families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 118 Montpetit families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Montpetit's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Montpetit families in 1911.
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What did your Montpetit ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Montpetit. 30% of Montpetit men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Montpetit women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Montpetit were Salesman and Mnagre.

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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
    30%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    50%
  • Pariers
    25%
  • Mnagre
    25%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Montpetit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montpetit 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Montpetit. 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 271 military records available for the last name Montpetit. For the veterans among your Montpetit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montpetit lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Montpetit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Montpetit in 1943 was 37, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Montpetit 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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