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Daigneau Family History

Daigneau Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Daigneau family from?

You can see how Daigneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daigneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Daigneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 143 Daigneau families living in Quebec. This was about 99% of all the recorded Daigneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Daigneau families in 1911.
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What did your Daigneau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cult
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Fils Culte
    16%

What Daigneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Daigneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daigneau 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Daigneau. 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 436 military records available for the last name Daigneau. For the veterans among your Daigneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daigneau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Daigneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Daigneau in 1962 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daigneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daigneau 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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