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Groleau Family History

Groleau Name Meaning

French:: from a diminutive of Old French grole ‘rook jackdaw’ a nickname related to some characteristic of this bird possibly for someone who habitually bawled or squawked. habitational name from (Le) Groleau the name of several places in the western part of France.

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


Similar surnames: Croteau, Prioleau, Rondeau, Rougeau, Belleau, Rouleau, Gonyeau

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Where is the Groleau family from?

You can see how Groleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groleau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groleau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 390 Groleau families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Groleau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Groleau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groleau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Groleau. 40% of Groleau men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Groleau women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groleau were Farmer and Institutrice. .

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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
    40%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    43%
  • Servante
    29%
  • Institutrice
    29%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Groleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groleau 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Groleau. 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 432 military records available for the last name Groleau. For the veterans among your Groleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groleau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Groleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Groleau in 1961 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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