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Goulette Family History

Goulette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Goulet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

French: from the feminine form of Goulet a nickname for a glutton.

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


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Where is the Goulette family from?

You can see how Goulette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goulette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 136 Goulette families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Goulette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goulette families in 1911.
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What did your Goulette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goulette. 49% of Goulette 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
    49%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    11%
  • Journalier
    6%

What Goulette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goulette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulette 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Goulette. 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 Goulette. For the veterans among your Goulette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulette lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Goulette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goulette in 1950 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goulette 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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