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Ouimette Family History

Ouimette Name Meaning

Variant of Ouimet a surname of French origin. 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: Ouelette, Ouillette, Ouimet, Binette, Robinette, Goulette, Boulette

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Where is the Ouimette family from?

You can see how Ouimette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouimette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ouimette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 154 Ouimette families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Ouimette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ouimette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ouimette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ouimette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ouimette. 28% of Ouimette men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
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What Ouimette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ouimette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouimette 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Ouimette. 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 804 military records available for the last name Ouimette. For the veterans among your Ouimette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouimette lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ouimette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ouimette in 1943 was 30, and 66 in 2004.

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