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Breau Family History

Breau Name Meaning

American French: variant of Breaux and an altered form of its French cognates Braud and Brault . French (Bréau): variant of Breuil (see Dubreuil ).

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


Similar surnames: Breaud, Brau, Reau, Breaux, Breon, Beau, Bream, Bureau, Breu, Brean

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Where is the Breau family from?

You can see how Breau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 171 Breau families living in New Brunswick. This was about 91% of all the recorded Breau's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Breau families in 1911.
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What did your Breau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Breau. 29% of Breau men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Breau women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breau were Labourer and Farmer. .

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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
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    40%
  • Domestic
    20%
  • At Home
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Breau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breau 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Breau. 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 879 military records available for the last name Breau. For the veterans among your Breau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breau lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Breau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Breau in 1954 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

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