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Billette Family History

Billette 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: Billotte, Millette, Gillette, Willette, Billett, Billet, Billeter

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Where is the Billette family from?

You can see how Billette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Billette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 51 Billette families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Billette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Billette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Billette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Billette. 54% of Billette men 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
    54%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
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What Billette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Billette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billette 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Billette. 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 91 military records available for the last name Billette. For the veterans among your Billette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billette lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Billette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Billette in 1969 was 80, and 94 in 2003.

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