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Pichette Family History

Pichette Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Pichet: from Old French pichet ‘(measuring) pot’ used as a nickname (metonymic occupational name) for a potter or a measurer. 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: Piquette, Pinette, Piette, Niquette, Payette, Bissette, Millette

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Where is the Pichette family from?

You can see how Pichette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pichette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pichette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 608 Pichette families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Pichette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pichette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pichette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pichette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pichette. 21% of Pichette men worked as a Cultivateur and 25% of Pichette women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pichette were Commis 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
    21%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Cult
    8%
  • Commis
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    25%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Revenue
    19%
  • Stenographer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Pichette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pichette 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 913 immigration records available for the last name Pichette. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pichette. For the veterans among your Pichette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pichette lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Pichette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pichette in 1946 was 42, and 62 in 2004.

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