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Painchaud Family History

Painchaud Surname Meaning

French: from pain chaud ‘hot bread’ used as a metonymic occupational name for a baker.

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


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Where is the Painchaud family from?

You can see how Painchaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Painchaud family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Painchaud families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Painchaud family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Painchaud's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Painchaud families in 1891.
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What did your Painchaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Painchaud. 29% of Painchaud men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Painchaud women worked as a Commis.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Comptable
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%

What Painchaud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Painchaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Painchaud 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Painchaud. 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 172 military records available for the last name Painchaud. For the veterans among your Painchaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Painchaud lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Painchaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Painchaud in 1959 was 58, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Painchaud 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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