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Dandonneau Family History

Dandonneau 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: Dandeneau, Landreneau, Carbonneau, Dardenne, Madonna, Charbonneau

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Where is the Dandonneau family from?

You can see how Dandonneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dandonneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dandonneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 33 Dandonneau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dandonneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dandonneau families in 1911.
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What did your Dandonneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dandonneau. 45% of Dandonneau men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Dandonneau women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dandonneau were Forgeron and Accountant.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    45%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    34%
  • Forgeron
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Accountant
    40%

What Dandonneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Dandonneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dandonneau 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dandonneau. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dandonneau. For the veterans among your Dandonneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dandonneau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Dandonneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dandonneau in 1970 was 74, and 89 in 1997.

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