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Heneault Family History

Heneault Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Henault, Deneault, Denault, Chenault, Neault, Renault, Chennault

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Where is the Heneault family from?

You can see how Heneault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heneault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heneault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 168 Heneault families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Heneault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Heneault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heneault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heneault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heneault. 19% of Heneault men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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
    19%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    19%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Marchande
    14%

What Heneault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heneault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heneault 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Heneault. 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 116 military records available for the last name Heneault. For the veterans among your Heneault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heneault lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Heneault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heneault in 1964 was 85, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heneault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heneault ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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