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Tetreau Family History

Tetreau Name Meaning

French (Tétreau): derivative of Old French testre a variant of tistre ‘to weave’ used as a nickname for a weaver. Compare Tatro Tetrault Tetreault and Tetro .

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


Similar surnames: Tebeau, Thebeau, Teresi, Terrian, Petre, Tetro, Barreau, Reau, Petree

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Where is the Tetreau family from?

You can see how Tetreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tetreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 47 Tetreau families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tetreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tetreau families in 1911.
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What did your Tetreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Tetreau. 47% of Tetreau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tetreau women 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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Cultivateur
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tetreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetreau 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Tetreau. 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 197 military records available for the last name Tetreau. For the veterans among your Tetreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetreau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tetreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tetreau in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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