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Haineault Family History

Haineault Surname 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: Daigneault, Pineault, Gibeault, Migneault, Henault, Vigneault, Neault

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Where is the Haineault family from?

You can see how Haineault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haineault family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Haineault families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Haineault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Haineault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haineault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Haineault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Gardemalade were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Haineault. 32% of Haineault men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Haineault women worked as a Gardemalade. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haineault were Hilleur and Institutrice.

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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
    32%
  • Journalier
    25%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    19%
  • Hilleur
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Gardemalade
    50%
  • Institutrice
    50%

What Haineault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haineault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haineault 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Haineault. 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 7 military records available for the last name Haineault. For the veterans among your Haineault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haineault lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Haineault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Haineault in 1976 was 18, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haineault ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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