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Maisonneuve Family History

Maisonneuve Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from (La) Maisonneuve or (La) Maison Neuve, the name of several places in various parts of France, meaning ‘new house’ (see Maison).

It can also serve as a topographic name for someone living at the new house.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maisonneuve family from?

You can see how Maisonneuve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maisonneuve family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Maisonneuve families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Maisonneuve family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maisonneuve's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Maisonneuve families in 1891.
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What did your Maisonneuve ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maisonneuve. 100% of Maisonneuve women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Maisonneuve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maisonneuve 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Maisonneuve. 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 463 military records available for the last name Maisonneuve. For the veterans among your Maisonneuve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maisonneuve lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Maisonneuve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maisonneuve in 1955 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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