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Pinsonneault Name Meaning

Altered form of French (Charente-Maritime) Pinsonneau: diminutive of Pinson ‘finch’. Compare Passineau and Passino

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


Similar surnames: Migneault, Boissonneault, Bissonnette, Pineau, Pinson, Arseneault

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Where is the Pinsonneault family from?

You can see how Pinsonneault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinsonneault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pinsonneault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 163 Pinsonneault families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Pinsonneault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pinsonneault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinsonneault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinsonneault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pinsonneault. 23% of Pinsonneault men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Pinsonneault women worked as a Modiste. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinsonneault were Journalier 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Cult
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Journalier
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pinsonneault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinsonneault 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Pinsonneault. 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 354 military records available for the last name Pinsonneault. For the veterans among your Pinsonneault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinsonneault lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pinsonneault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pinsonneault in 1963 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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