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Willette Family History

Willette Surname Meaning

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

Compare Willett English: variant of Willett.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Willette family from?

You can see how Willette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Willette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Willette families living in Staffordshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Willette's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Willette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willette 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 Willette ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Willette. 100% of Willette women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Willette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willette 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Willette. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Willette. For the veterans among your Willette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willette lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Willette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Willette in 1949 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willette 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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