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Dagneau Name Meaning

French: variant written under the influence of the word agneau ‘lamb’ of Daniau which is from the personal name Daniau a variant of Daniel . Compare Daignault Daigneau Daigneault and Danyow .

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


Similar surnames: Daigneau, Vigneau, Jagneaux, Garneau, Deneau, Dagner, Pageau, Dagnan

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Where is the Dagneau family from?

You can see how Dagneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dagneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 11 Dagneau families living in Rhode Island. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dagneau's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Dagneau families in 1880.
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What did your Dagneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Heeler and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dagneau. 100% of Dagneau men worked as a Heeler and 100% of Dagneau women worked as a Dressmaker. .

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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 1940

  • Heeler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dagneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagneau 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Dagneau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Dagneau. For the veterans among your Dagneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagneau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dagneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dagneau in 1963 was 88, and 82 in 2004.

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