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Shinault Family History

Shinault Name Meaning

Altered form of French Chenault . Compare Schinault Shinall Shinaul and Shinolt .

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


Similar surnames: Shinall, Chinault, Brault, Renault, Shilt, Shindle, Rheault, Shaut

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Where is the Shinault family from?

You can see how Shinault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinault family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shinault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Shinault families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Shinault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shinault families in 1911.
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What did your Shinault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shinault. 29% of Shinault men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Shinault women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shinault were Farming and Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shinault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinault 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Shinault. 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 926 military records available for the last name Shinault. For the veterans among your Shinault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinault lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shinault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shinault in 1958 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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