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Papineau Family History

Papineau Name Meaning

French: from a pet form of Papin .

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


Similar surnames: Marineau, Pariseau, Papin, Babineaux, Rabideau, Garneau, Martineau

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Where is the Papineau family from?

You can see how Papineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papineau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Papineau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 460 Papineau families living in Quebec. This was about 87% of all the recorded Papineau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Papineau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papineau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Papineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Papineau. 28% of Papineau men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Papineau women worked as a Revenue. Some less common occupations for Americans named Papineau were Menuisier and Income. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Menuisier
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Religieuse
    13%
  • Income
    13%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Papineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papineau 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 Papineau. 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 Papineau. For the veterans among your Papineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papineau lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Papineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Papineau in 1945 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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