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Phaneuf Family History

Phaneuf Surname Meaning

French Canadian: altered form of English Farnsworth.

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


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Where is the Phaneuf family from?

You can see how Phaneuf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phaneuf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Phaneuf families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 525 Phaneuf families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Phaneuf's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Phaneuf families in 1911.
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What did your Phaneuf ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Phaneuf. 34% of Phaneuf men worked as a Cultivateur and 27% of Phaneuf women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phaneuf were Fils Cultivateur 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    27%
  • Modiste
    20%
  • Vendeure
    14%
  • Couturire
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Phaneuf. 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 Phaneuf. For the veterans among your Phaneuf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phaneuf lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Phaneuf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Phaneuf in 1948 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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