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Rajotte Family History

Rajotte Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Rageot: nickname for a bad-tempered cantankerous individual from a diminutive of rage ‘rage fury’ (see Rage).

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 Rajotte family from?

You can see how Rajotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rajotte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rajotte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 189 Rajotte families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Rajotte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rajotte families in 1911.
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What did your Rajotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Employ were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rajotte. 38% of Rajotte men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Rajotte women worked as an Employ. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rajotte were Tudiant and Messenger.

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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
    38%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Cult
    10%
  • Tudiant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Employ
    43%
  • Inst
    29%
  • Messenger
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rajotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rajotte 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Rajotte. 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 272 military records available for the last name Rajotte. For the veterans among your Rajotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rajotte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rajotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rajotte in 1963 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

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