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Ayotte Name Meaning

Altered form of northern French Hayot: probably a variant of Haillot derived from regional haille ‘rag’ and used as a nickname for a raggedly dressed individual; or perhaps a variant of Aillot an occupational name for a garlic seller from a derivative of ail ‘garlic’. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Iott .

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


Similar surnames: Mayotte, Botte, Hotte, Notte, Myette, Motte, Yott, Malette, Mayette

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Where is the Ayotte family from?

You can see how Ayotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ayotte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ayotte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 40 Ayotte families living in Maine. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ayotte's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Ayotte families in 1880.
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What did your Ayotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ayotte. 33% of Ayotte men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Ayotte women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ayotte were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Stitcher
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%
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Passenger Lists

There are 912 immigration records available for the last name Ayotte. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Ayotte. For the veterans among your Ayotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayotte lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ayotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ayotte in 1956 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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