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Mignault Family History

Mignault Surname Meaning

French: nickname derived from Old French mignot ‘gracious affectionate kind courteous’ (see Mignot).

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


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Where is the Mignault family from?

You can see how Mignault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mignault family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mignault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Mignault families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mignault's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mignault families in 1891.
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What did your Mignault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mignault. 21% of Mignault men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Mignault women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mignault were Agent and Revenue.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    21%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Agent
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Revenue
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mignault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mignault 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Mignault. 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 736 military records available for the last name Mignault. For the veterans among your Mignault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mignault lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mignault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mignault in 1951 was 31, and 85 in 2004.

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