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Milette Family History

Milette Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Milet: from the ancient Germanic personal name Milo based on the element mil from mel ‘good generous’. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


Similar surnames: Minette, Myette, Minett, Monette, Majette, Mette, Malette, Minetti

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Where is the Milette family from?

You can see how Milette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Milette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 258 Milette families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Milette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Milette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Milette. 53% of Milette men worked as a Journalier and 27% of Milette women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milette were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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
    53%
  • Cultivateur
    26%
  • Employ
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    27%
  • Religieuse
    27%
  • Tisserand
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Milette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milette 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Milette. 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 422 military records available for the last name Milette. For the veterans among your Milette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milette lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Milette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Milette in 1956 was 50, and 87 in 2002.

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