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Rheault Name Meaning

Altered form of French (or possibly Breton) Raoul or alternatively Rault . Compare Rau 4 and Reau

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


Similar surnames: Rheaume, Renault, Brault, Breault, Morneault, Reaux, Sault, Denault

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Where is the Rheault family from?

You can see how Rheault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 428 Rheault families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rheault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rheault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rheault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rheault. 42% of Rheault men worked as a Cultivateur and 16% of Rheault women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rheault were Farmer and Religieuse. .

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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
    42%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Cult
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Ouvrire
    16%
  • Institutrice
    16%
  • Religieuse
    11%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rheault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheault 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Rheault. 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 503 military records available for the last name Rheault. For the veterans among your Rheault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheault lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rheault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rheault in 1948 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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