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Pednault Family History

Pednault 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, Henault, Renault, Perrault, Perault, Pinault, Legault

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Where is the Pednault family from?

You can see how Pednault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pednault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pednault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 40 Pednault families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pednault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pednault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pednault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pednault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pednault. 75% of Pednault men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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
    75%
  • Cult
    13%
  • Contremaitre
    13%

What Pednault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Pednault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pednault 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pednault. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pednault. For the veterans among your Pednault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pednault lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Pednault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pednault in 1967 was 65, and 42 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pednault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pednault 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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