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Gaudett Family History

Gaudett 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: Gaudet, Gaudette, Garnett, Gaubert, Garrett, Garbett, Gassett

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Where is the Gaudett family from?

You can see how Gaudett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaudett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaudett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 174 Gaudett families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 66% of all the recorded Gaudett's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Gaudett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaudett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaudett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gaudett. 39% of Gaudett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gaudett women worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    39%
  • Lumberman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Slate Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gaudett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaudett 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Gaudett. 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 101 military records available for the last name Gaudett. For the veterans among your Gaudett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaudett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gaudett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gaudett in 1966 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

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