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Dandenault Family History

Dandenault 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: Arsenault, Denault, Dandeneau, Daignault, Deneault, Vandenburg

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Where is the Dandenault family from?

You can see how Dandenault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dandenault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dandenault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Dandenault families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dandenault's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Dandenault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dandenault 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 Dandenault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dandenault. 100% of Dandenault men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dandenault women worked as a House.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House
    100%

What Dandenault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Dandenault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dandenault 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dandenault. 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 23 military records available for the last name Dandenault. For the veterans among your Dandenault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dandenault lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Dandenault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dandenault in 1954 was 58, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dandenault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dandenault 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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