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Maillot Family History

Maillot Name Meaning

French:: from Old French maillot ‘big mallet’ used as a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked with such an implement e.g. a smith and perhaps also as a nickname for a fearsome warrior (see English Mallett ). This is the usual form of the surname in France (it is however most frequent in Réunion) while in North America it is normally spelled Mailhot . possibly also a habitational name from (Le) Maillot the name of several places in various parts of France. Compare Mayott Mayotte and Myott .

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

Similar surnames: Maillet, Mailhot, Mallet, Millet, Mallo, Jaillet, Maille, Mailloux

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Where is the Maillot family from?

You can see how Maillot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maillot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maillot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Maillot families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Maillot's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Maillot families in 1840.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

Laborer
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maillot. 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 526 military records available for the last name Maillot. For the veterans among your Maillot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maillot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maillot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maillot in 1963 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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