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Hernault Family History

Hernault 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: Henault, Denault, Chenault, Theriault, Renault, Chennault, Perrault

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Where is the Hernault family from?

You can see how Hernault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Hernault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Hernault families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hernault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hernault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernault 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hernault. 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 Hernault. For the veterans among your Hernault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernault 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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