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Parenteau Family History

Parenteau Surname Meaning

French: diminutive of Parent.

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


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Where is the Parenteau family from?

You can see how Parenteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parenteau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parenteau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 455 Parenteau families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Parenteau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Parenteau families in 1911.
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What did your Parenteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Parenteau. 28% of Parenteau men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Parenteau women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parenteau 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Journalier
    10%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Servante
    23%
  • Revenue
    23%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Parenteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parenteau 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Parenteau. 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 Parenteau. For the veterans among your Parenteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parenteau lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Parenteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Parenteau in 1957 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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