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Pereault Family History

Pereault 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: Perreault, Perrault, Perault, Tetreault, Breault, Deneault, Pineault

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Where is the Pereault family from?

You can see how Pereault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pereault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pereault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Pereault families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pereault's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pereault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pereault 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 Pereault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Cult were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pereault. 49% of Pereault men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Pereault women worked as a Cult. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pereault were Farmer and Servante.

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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
    49%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cult
    50%
  • Servante
    50%

What Pereault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pereault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pereault 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 Pereault. 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 48 military records available for the last name Pereault. For the veterans among your Pereault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pereault lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Pereault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pereault in 1965 was 72, and 53 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pereault 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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