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Arseneau Family History

Arseneau Name Meaning

French Canadian: variant of Arsenault .

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


Similar surnames: Arceneaux, Arseneault, Barineau, Riendeau, Arsenault, Dandeneau

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Where is the Arseneau family from?

You can see how Arseneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arseneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arseneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 835 Arseneau families living in New Brunswick. This was about 47% of all the recorded Arseneau's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Arseneau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arseneau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arseneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Arseneau. 20% of Arseneau men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Arseneau women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arseneau were Journalier and Journalier. .

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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
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    17%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Journalier
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    17%
  • Domestic
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Journalier
    11%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Arseneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arseneau 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 841 immigration records available for the last name Arseneau. 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 869 military records available for the last name Arseneau. For the veterans among your Arseneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arseneau lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Arseneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Arseneau in 1957 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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