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Verreault Family History

Verreault 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, Tetreault, Perrault, Vigneault, Rheault, Therriault

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Where is the Verreault family from?

You can see how Verreault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verreault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Verreault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 374 Verreault families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Verreault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Verreault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verreault 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 Verreault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Verreault. 31% of Verreault men worked as a Journalier and 20% of Verreault women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Verreault were Fils Cultivateur and 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

  • Journalier
    31%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Commis
    8%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    20%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    20%

What Verreault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Verreault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verreault 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Verreault. 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 119 military records available for the last name Verreault. For the veterans among your Verreault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verreault lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Verreault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Verreault in 1967 was 85, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verreault 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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