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Oillette Family History

Oillette Name 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, Gillette, Willette, Ouillette, Violette, Gillett, Billotte

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Where is the Oillette family from?

You can see how Oillette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oillette family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oillette families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oillette's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oillette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oillette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oillette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oillette. 100% of Oillette 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Oillette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oillette 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oillette. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oillette. For the veterans among your Oillette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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