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Arceneau Family History

Arceneau Name 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: Arseneau, Arceneaux, Reneau, Armenta, Arcement, Barcenas, Martineau

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Where is the Arceneau family from?

You can see how Arceneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arceneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arceneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 55 Arceneau families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Arceneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arceneau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arceneau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arceneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arceneau. 34% of Arceneau men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    34%
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What Arceneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arceneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arceneau 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Arceneau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Arceneau. For the veterans among your Arceneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arceneau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Arceneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Arceneau in 1968 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

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