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Daneault Family History

Daneault 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: Deneault, Denault, Davault, Neault, Daigneault, Pineault, Dussault

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Where is the Daneault family from?

You can see how Daneault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daneault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Daneault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 57 Daneault families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Daneault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Daneault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daneault 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 Daneault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daneault. 50% of Daneault men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Daneault women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daneault were Loom Fixer and Hairdresser.

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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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Loom Fixer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Winder
    34%
  • Hairdresser
    34%

What Daneault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Daneault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daneault 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Daneault. 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 181 military records available for the last name Daneault. For the veterans among your Daneault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daneault lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Daneault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Daneault in 1962 was 59, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daneault 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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