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Myette Family History

Myette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Maillet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Compare Mayette and Myatt.

American French: variant of Meyette.

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


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Where is the Myette family from?

You can see how Myette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Myette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Myette families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Myette's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Myette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myette 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 Myette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myette. 37% of Myette men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Myette women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myette were Carpenter and Dress Maker.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Dress Maker
    50%

What Myette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Myette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myette 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Myette. 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 326 military records available for the last name Myette. For the veterans among your Myette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myette lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Myette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Myette in 1949 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myette 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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