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Doucett Family History

Doucett Name Meaning

Variant of Doucette a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Doucette, Doucet, Doubet, Dossett, Dowsett, Duett, Collett, Durette

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Where is the Doucett family from?

You can see how Doucett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doucett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doucett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 309 Doucett families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Doucett's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Doucett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doucett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doucett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Doucett. 24% of Doucett men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Doucett women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doucett were Fermier and Labourer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Fermier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    16%
  • Student
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Labourer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Doucett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doucett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doucett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 794 military records available for the last name Doucett. For the veterans among your Doucett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doucett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Doucett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Doucett in 1961 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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