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Deault Family History

Deault 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: Denault, Neault, Devault, Dault, Gault, Draudt, Bault, Davault

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Where is the Deault family from?

You can see how Deault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Deault families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 46% of all the recorded Deault's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Deault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deault 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 Deault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deault. 34% of Deault men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Deault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deault 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Deault. 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 40 military records available for the last name Deault. For the veterans among your Deault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deault lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Deault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Deault in 1961 was 44, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deault 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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