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Moreault Family History

Moreault 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: Morneault, Breault, Moreau, Morant, Morell, Morvant, Morel, Morella

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Where is the Moreault family from?

You can see how Moreault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moreault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 31 Moreault families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Moreault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Moreault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moreault 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 Moreault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Moreault. 42% of Moreault men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Moreault women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moreault were Epicerie and Couturire.

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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
    42%
  • Journalier
    21%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Epicerie
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    50%
  • Couturire
    50%

What Moreault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moreault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreault 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Moreault. 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 35 military records available for the last name Moreault. For the veterans among your Moreault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreault lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Moreault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Moreault in 1968 was 80, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moreault 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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