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Perreault Name Meaning

French: variant of Perrault and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Perrenoud, Perret, Perrell, Perrault, Perrella, Perault, Parrett

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Where is the Perreault family from?

You can see how Perreault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perreault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perreault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2,239 Perreault families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Perreault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Perreault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perreault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perreault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Perreault. 31% of Perreault men worked as a Cultivateur and 13% of Perreault women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perreault were Fils Cultivateur and Revenue. .

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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
    31%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    13%
  • Couturire
    11%
  • Institutrice
    11%
  • Revenue
    9%
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Census Records

There are 52,000 census records available for the last name Perreault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perreault 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Perreault. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Perreault. For the veterans among your Perreault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perreault lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Perreault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Perreault in 1948 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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