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Daignault Family History

Daignault Surname Meaning

French: variant of Dagneau ‘Daniel’ and in North America (also) an altered form of this or of Daigneau and Daigneault.

The surname Daignault is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Daignault family from?

You can see how Daignault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daignault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Daignault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 672 Daignault families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Daignault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Daignault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daignault 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 Daignault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daignault. 17% of Daignault men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Daignault women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daignault were Salesman and Inspector.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Assembler
    10%
  • Inspector
    10%

What Daignault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Daignault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daignault 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Daignault. 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 764 military records available for the last name Daignault. For the veterans among your Daignault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daignault lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Daignault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Daignault in 1952 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daignault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daignault 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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