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Gandette Family History

Gandette Surname 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: Gaudette, Gavette, Gannett, Godette, Audette, Garrette, Gandee

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Where is the Gandette family from?

You can see how Gandette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gandette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Gandette families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gandette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gandette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gandette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gandette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gandette. 15% of Gandette men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gandette women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gandette were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Helper
    11%
  • Shoe Worker
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Gandette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Gandette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandette 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Gandette. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gandette. For the veterans among your Gandette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandette lifespan?

Average Gandette life expectancy in 1981 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gandette ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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