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Pineau Family History

Pineau Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from a diminutive of pin ‘pine’ (see Pin) or a habitational name from (Le) Pineau, the name of several places in the western part of France of the same origin.

Compare Pinault, Pineault, Pineo, and Pinneo.

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


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Where is the Pineau family from?

You can see how Pineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pineau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pineau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 133 Pineau families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pineau's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Pineau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pineau 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 Pineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pineau. 31% of Pineau men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Pineau women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pineau were Carpenter and Spinner.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    21%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Spinner
    9%

What Pineau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Pineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pineau 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pineau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pineau. For the veterans among your Pineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pineau lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Pineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pineau in 1948 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pineau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pineau 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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