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Vermette Family History

Vermette Name Meaning

Altered form of French Vermet: nickname from Old French vermet ‘small earthworm’. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


Similar surnames: Verrette, Verrett, Lerette, Averette, Demotte, Legette, Vette

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Where is the Vermette family from?

You can see how Vermette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vermette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 549 Vermette families living in Quebec. This was about 87% of all the recorded Vermette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vermette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vermette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Vermette. 18% of Vermette men worked as a Cultivateur and 17% of Vermette women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vermette were Fils De Cultivateur and Couturire. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    17%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Institutrice
    13%
  • Couturire
    13%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Vermette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermette 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Vermette. 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 901 military records available for the last name Vermette. For the veterans among your Vermette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermette lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vermette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vermette in 1959 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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