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Bouthillette Family History

Bouthillette Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Boutillet: nickname for a maker of bottles derived from bouteille ‘bottle’.

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Bouthillette family from?

You can see how Bouthillette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouthillette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bouthillette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 88 Bouthillette families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bouthillette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bouthillette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouthillette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bouthillette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bouthillette. 48% of Bouthillette 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
    48%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Maon
    10%
  • Employ
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bouthillette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouthillette 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Bouthillette. 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 190 military records available for the last name Bouthillette. For the veterans among your Bouthillette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouthillette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bouthillette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bouthillette in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

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