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Maisonneuve Name Meaning

French: habitational name from (La) Maisonneuve or (La) Maison Neuve the name of several places in various parts of France meaning ‘new house’ (see Maison ) or a topographic name for someone living at the new house.

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


Similar surnames: Villeneuve, Maison, Boissonneault, Faison, Meisenhelder, Mason

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Where is the Maisonneuve family from?

You can see how Maisonneuve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maisonneuve family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Maisonneuve families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 286 Maisonneuve families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Maisonneuve's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Maisonneuve families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maisonneuve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maisonneuve ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Maisonneuve. 30% of Maisonneuve men worked as a Cultivateur and 20% of Maisonneuve women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maisonneuve were Apprentice and Couturire. .

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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
    30%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Apprentice
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Manager
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Cordonnier
    20%
  • Couturire
    20%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Maisonneuve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maisonneuve 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Maisonneuve. 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 463 military records available for the last name Maisonneuve. For the veterans among your Maisonneuve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maisonneuve lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Maisonneuve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maisonneuve in 1955 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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