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Colette Family History

Colette Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Collette 1 itself an altered form of French Collet. French: variant of Collette

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


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Where is the Colette family from?

You can see how Colette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 46 Colette families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Colette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Colette families in 1911.
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What did your Colette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Colette. 50% of Colette men worked as a Cultivateur and 30% of Colette women worked as a Modiste. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colette were Journalier and Instituteur.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Journalier
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    30%
  • Revenuer
    30%
  • Institutrice
    20%
  • Instituteur
    20%

What Colette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Colette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colette 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Colette. 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 357 military records available for the last name Colette. For the veterans among your Colette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colette lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Colette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Colette in 1960 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colette 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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