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Ouellet Family History

Ouellet Name Meaning

French: probably a variant of Houellet a derivative of Old French hoel ‘mattock’ applied as a nickname for a maker or a worker who used this implement. The surname Houellet is no longer found in France and the surname Ouellet is virtually non-existing there. Compare Ouelette Ouellette Ouillette Willet and Willette .

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


Similar surnames: Ouelette, Ouellette, Gulley, Helle, Brouillet, Olle, Telle, Pelley

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Where is the Ouellet family from?

You can see how Ouellet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouellet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ouellet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3,332 Ouellet families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ouellet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ouellet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ouellet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ouellet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ouellet. 33% of Ouellet men worked as a Cultivateur and 15% of Ouellet women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ouellet were Cult and Revenue. .

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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
    33%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    7%
  • Cult
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    15%
  • Cultivateur
    12%
  • Institutrice
    10%
  • Revenue
    7%
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Census Records

There are 84,000 census records available for the last name Ouellet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouellet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ouellet. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ouellet. For the veterans among your Ouellet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouellet lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ouellet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ouellet in 1958 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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