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Ouimet Family History

Ouimet Name Meaning

Altered form of northeastern French Wilmet: from a pet form of the personal name Willaume a regional form of Guillaume . Compare Ouimette .

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


Similar surnames: Guier, Shimek, Ouimette, Zeimet, Piet, Opie, Duet, Huitt, Doubet

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Where is the Ouimet family from?

You can see how Ouimet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouimet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ouimet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 769 Ouimet families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Ouimet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ouimet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ouimet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ouimet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ouimet. 29% of Ouimet men worked as a Cultivateur and 30% of Ouimet women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ouimet were Chauffeur and Institutrice. .

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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
    29%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Chauffeur
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    30%
  • Religieuse
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Institutrice
    15%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Ouimet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouimet 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 891 immigration records available for the last name Ouimet. 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 Ouimet. For the veterans among your Ouimet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouimet lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ouimet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ouimet in 1950 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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