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Vignault Family History

Vignault 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: Vigneault, Vignali, Migneault, Daignault, Pinault, Gault, Vinal

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Where is the Vignault family from?

You can see how Vignault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vignault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vignault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 66 Vignault families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Vignault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vignault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vignault 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 Vignault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vignault. 47% of Vignault men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    47%
  • Cultivateur
    11%
  • Mch Opr
    8%
  • Farmers Son
    8%

What Vignault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vignault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vignault 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Vignault. 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 15 military records available for the last name Vignault. For the veterans among your Vignault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vignault lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Vignault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vignault in 1976 was 65, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vignault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vignault 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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