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Dagnault Family History

Dagnault 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: Daignault, Denault, Davault, Daigneault, Gault, Dussault, Bagnall

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Where is the Dagnault family from?

You can see how Dagnault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagnault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dagnault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 29 Dagnault families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Dagnault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dagnault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagnault 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 Dagnault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Fruit Grocer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dagnault. 34% of Dagnault men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Dagnault women worked as a Fruit Grocer.

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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
    34%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Marcuie
    17%
  • Fruit Grocer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Fruit Grocer
    100%

What Dagnault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Dagnault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagnault 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dagnault. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dagnault. For the veterans among your Dagnault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagnault lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Dagnault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dagnault in 1993 was 89, and 63 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dagnault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dagnault 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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