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Mineau Family History

Mineau Name Meaning

French:: diminutive of mine a measurement of capacity equal to about 12 ounces hence possibly a nickname for a physically small person or a metonymic occupational name for an official who checked weights. alternatively from the ancient Germanic personal name Maginwald composed of the elements magin ‘strength might’ and wald ‘power authority’.

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


Similar surnames: Pineau, Minett, Minga, Miner, Minhas, Morneau, Vieau, Mongeau, Mina

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Where is the Mineau family from?

You can see how Mineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mineau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mineau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 40 Mineau families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Mineau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mineau families in 1911.
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What did your Mineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Caewart were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mineau. 41% of Mineau men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Mineau women worked as a Caewart. .

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Charretier
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Caewart
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mineau 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Mineau. 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 379 military records available for the last name Mineau. For the veterans among your Mineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mineau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mineau in 1961 was 42, and 65 in 2003.

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