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Huneault Family History

Huneault 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, Neault, Deneault, Pineault, Dussault, Denault, Dufault

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Where is the Huneault family from?

You can see how Huneault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huneault family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 55 Huneault families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Huneault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Huneault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huneault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huneault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Huneault. 46% of Huneault men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Huneault women 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
    46%
  • Cultivateur
    21%
  • Cordonnier
    9%
  • Charretier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Huneault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Huneault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huneault 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Huneault. 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 20 military records available for the last name Huneault. For the veterans among your Huneault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huneault lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Huneault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Huneault in 1990 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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