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Audet Name Meaning

French: derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Aldo based on the element ald ‘old’. Compare Audette and Odette .

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


Similar surnames: Aude, Cadet, Auge, Kuder, Aube, Aubut, Aubel, Audette, Hudes, Ledet

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Where is the Audet family from?

You can see how Audet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Audet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Audet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,756 Audet families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Audet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Audet families in 1911.
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What did your Audet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Audet. 33% of Audet men worked as a Cultivateur and 16% of Audet women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Audet were Marchande and Stenographer. .

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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
    33%
  • Journalier
    11%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    6%
  • Marchande
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    16%
  • Institutrice
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    15%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Audet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Audet 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 Audet. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Audet. For the veterans among your Audet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Audet lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Audet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Audet in 1953 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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