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Ducette Family History

Ducette 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: Durette, Dukette, Doucette, Duckett, Surette, Racette, Duquette

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Where is the Ducette family from?

You can see how Ducette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ducette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ducette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Ducette families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ducette's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ducette families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ducette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ducette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ducette. 48% of Ducette men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ducette women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ducette were Attendant and 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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Attendant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ducette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ducette 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Ducette. 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 209 military records available for the last name Ducette. For the veterans among your Ducette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ducette lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ducette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ducette in 1962 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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