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Dagneau Family History

Dagneau Surname Meaning

French: variant written under the influence of the word agneau ‘lamb’ of Daniau which is from the personal name Daniau a variant of Daniel.

Compare Daignault, Daigneau, Daigneault, and Danyow.

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


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Where is the Dagneau family from?

You can see how Dagneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dagneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 51 Dagneau families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Dagneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dagneau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagneau 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 Dagneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dagneau. 50% of Dagneau men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Bushman
    23%
  • Farmers Son
    17%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    12%

What Dagneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dagneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagneau 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Dagneau. 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 116 military records available for the last name Dagneau. For the veterans among your Dagneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagneau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dagneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dagneau in 1963 was 88, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dagneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dagneau 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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