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Migneault Name Meaning

Altered form of French Mignault . The surname Mignault is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Minett, Vigneault, Daigneault, Morneault, Perreault, Mineau, Chenault

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Where is the Migneault family from?

You can see how Migneault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migneault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Migneault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 252 Migneault families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Migneault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Migneault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Migneault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Migneault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Migneault. 33% of Migneault 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
    33%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Cult
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
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What Migneault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Migneault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migneault 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Migneault. 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 598 military records available for the last name Migneault. For the veterans among your Migneault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migneault lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Migneault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Migneault in 1959 was 64, and 88 in 2004.

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