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Louette Family History

Louette 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: Lorette, Lovette, Lovett, Houlette, Roulette, Boyette, Luquette

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Where is the Louette family from?

You can see how Louette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Louette families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Louette families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Louette's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Louette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Louette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Louette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Louette. 50% of Louette men worked as a Weaver. .

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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

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Louette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louette 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Louette. 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 13 military records available for the last name Louette. For the veterans among your Louette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louette lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Louette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Louette in 1980 was 68, and 74 in 1993.

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