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Lacette Family History

Lacette 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: Racette, Lacerte, Lorette, Lafitte, Majette, Malette, Gavette, Lycett

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Where is the Lacette family from?

You can see how Lacette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lacette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Lacette families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lacette's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Lacette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lacette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lacette. 100% of Lacette men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Lacette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacette 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Lacette. 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 37 military records available for the last name Lacette. For the veterans among your Lacette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacette lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Lacette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lacette in 1956 was 43, and 71 in 2000.

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