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Daigneault Name Meaning

Altered form of French Dagneau ‘Daniel’ or of its variants Daigneau and Daignault .

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


Similar surnames: Daignault, Daigneau, Migneault, Denault, Arseneault, Gaudreault

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Where is the Daigneault family from?

You can see how Daigneault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daigneault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Daigneault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 554 Daigneault families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Daigneault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Daigneault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daigneault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daigneault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Daigneault. 20% of Daigneault men worked as a Journalier and 30% of Daigneault women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daigneault were Fils De Cultivateur 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

  • Journalier
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Farmers Son
    7%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    30%
  • Couturier
    10%
  • Servant
    10%
  • Religieuse
    10%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Daigneault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daigneault 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Daigneault. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Daigneault. For the veterans among your Daigneault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daigneault lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Daigneault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Daigneault in 1940 was 31, and 61 in 2004.

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