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Dandeneau Family History

Dandeneau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Dandonneau: derivative of dand- an onomatopoeic root evoking a swaying movement.

It is used as a nickname for a silly inane individual.

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


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Where is the Dandeneau family from?

You can see how Dandeneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dandeneau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dandeneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Dandeneau families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dandeneau's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dandeneau families in 1891.
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What did your Dandeneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dandeneau. 64% of Dandeneau men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dandeneau women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dandeneau were Cutter and Weaver.

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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
    64%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Cutter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    34%
  • Collar
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dandeneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dandeneau 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Dandeneau. 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 265 military records available for the last name Dandeneau. For the veterans among your Dandeneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dandeneau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dandeneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dandeneau in 1964 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

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