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Denault Family History

Denault Surname Meaning

French: variant of Deneau 2 and in North America also of Deneau. The surname Denault has apparently died out in France.

Compare Dano and Deneault.

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


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Where is the Denault family from?

You can see how Denault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denault family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Denault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 272 Denault families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Denault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Denault families in 1911.
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What did your Denault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Denault. 25% of Denault men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Denault women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denault were Farmer and Servante.

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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
    25%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Marchande
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Servante
    34%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Denault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denault 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Denault. 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 Denault. For the veterans among your Denault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denault lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Denault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Denault in 1947 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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