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Nault Family History

Nault Surname Meaning

French: variant of Naud from a short form of the personal names like Arnault (see Arnaud) and Renault (see Renaud).

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


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Where is the Nault family from?

You can see how Nault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nault family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 487 Nault families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Nault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nault families in 1911.
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What did your Nault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nault. 40% of Nault men worked as a Cultivateur and 16% of Nault women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nault were Labourer 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Journalier
    10%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    16%
  • Mnagre
    16%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Servante
    12%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Nault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nault 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 Nault. 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 Nault. For the veterans among your Nault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nault lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nault in 1945 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nault 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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