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Verette Family History

Verette Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Everette, Lerette, Averette, Verrette, Vermette, Everett, Lorette

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Where is the Verette family from?

You can see how Verette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Verette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Verette families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Verette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Verette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Verette. 34% of Verette men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Verette women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Verette were Farming and House Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Tube Jacker
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • House Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Verette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verette 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Verette. 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 161 military records available for the last name Verette. For the veterans among your Verette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verette lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Verette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Verette in 1965 was 70, and 71 in 2001.

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