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Douet Family History

Douet Name Meaning

French: habitational name from any of several places in France named (Le) Douet for example in Charente-Maritime.

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


Similar surnames: Duet, Doucet, Doutt, Doubet, Douget, Dore, Donat, Rout, Dove, Due

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Where is the Douet family from?

You can see how Douet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Douet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Douet families living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Douet's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Douet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Douet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Douet. 60% of Douet men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Douet women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Douet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douet 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Douet. 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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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Douet. For the veterans among your Douet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Douet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Douet in 1962 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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