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Henault Name Meaning

French (Hénault): from the ancient Germanic personal name Haginwald composed of the elements hagin ‘enclosure protected place’ and wald ‘power authority’. Altered form (Hénault) of French Hunault: from the ancient Germanic personal name Hunwald composed of the elements hun ‘bear cub’ and wald ‘power authority’. Compare Ano and Eno .

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


Similar surnames: Chenault, Renaud, Nault, Denault, Legault, Neault, Devault, Thibault

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Where is the Henault family from?

You can see how Henault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henault family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Henault families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Henault's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Henault families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henault. 27% of Henault men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Henault women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henault were Spinner and Spooler. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Weaver
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Spinner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Rag Sorter
    12%
  • Spooler
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Henault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henault 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Henault. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 896 military records available for the last name Henault. For the veterans among your Henault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henault lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Henault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Henault in 1953 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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