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Ouelette Family History

Ouelette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Ouellet. Compare Ouellette.

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


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Where is the Ouelette family from?

You can see how Ouelette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouelette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ouelette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 129 Ouelette families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Ouelette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ouelette families in 1911.
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What did your Ouelette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ouelette. 26% of Ouelette men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Ouelette women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ouelette were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    26%
  • Weaver
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

What Ouelette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ouelette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouelette 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Ouelette. 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 390 military records available for the last name Ouelette. For the veterans among your Ouelette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouelette lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ouelette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ouelette in 1952 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ouelette 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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