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Guerrette Family History

Guerrette Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Guerette.

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


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Where is the Guerrette family from?

You can see how Guerrette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guerrette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Guerrette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 70 Guerrette families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Guerrette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Guerrette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guerrette 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 Guerrette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Guerrette. 30% of Guerrette men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Guerrette women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    30%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Guerrette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guerrette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guerrette 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Guerrette. 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 335 military records available for the last name Guerrette. For the veterans among your Guerrette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guerrette lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Guerrette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Guerrette in 1960 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guerrette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guerrette 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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