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Degnault Family History

Degnault 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, Legault, Henault, Devault, Daignault, Deneault, Renault

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Where is the Degnault family from?

You can see how Degnault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degnault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degnault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Degnault families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Degnault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Degnault families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Degnault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degnault 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Degnault. 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 1 military records available for the last name Degnault. For the veterans among your Degnault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degnault lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degnault

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