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Guerette Family History

Guerette Surname Meaning

Altered form (also Guérette) of French Guéret (see Gueret) itself in part an altered form of Quéret (see Queret).

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

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


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Where is the Guerette family from?

You can see how Guerette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guerette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Guerette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 96 Guerette families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Guerette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Guerette families in 1911.
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What did your Guerette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Guerette. 35% of Guerette men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Guerette women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guerette were Journalier and 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
    35%
  • Journalier
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Journalier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Guerette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Guerette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guerette 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Guerette. 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 275 military records available for the last name Guerette. For the veterans among your Guerette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guerette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Guerette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Guerette in 1964 was 83, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guerette 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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