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Pensonneault Family History

Pensonneault 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: Pinsonneault, Boissonneault, Perreault, Deneault, Arseneault

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Where is the Pensonneault family from?

You can see how Pensonneault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensonneault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pensonneault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Pensonneault families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pensonneault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pensonneault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensonneault 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 78 census records available for the last name Pensonneault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensonneault 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pensonneault. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pensonneault. For the veterans among your Pensonneault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensonneault lifespan?

Average Pensonneault life expectancy in 1962 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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