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Cadotte Family History

Cadotte Name Meaning

Altered form of French or Breton Cadot reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. This surname is common among Native Americans (Chippewas) in MI WI and MN.

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


Similar surnames: Rajotte, Cadet, Gavette, Mayotte, Payette, Ayotte, Hotte, Botte

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Where is the Cadotte family from?

You can see how Cadotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadotte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cadotte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 146 Cadotte families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cadotte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cadotte families in 1911.
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What did your Cadotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cadotte. 27% of Cadotte men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Cadotte women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cadotte were Journalier and Instituteur. .

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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
    27%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    17%
  • Journalier
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    67%
  • Instituteur
    34%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Cadotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadotte 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Cadotte. 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 573 military records available for the last name Cadotte. For the veterans among your Cadotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadotte lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cadotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cadotte in 1953 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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