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Mareau Family History

Mareau Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lareau, Gareau, Marean, Moreau, Marceau, Maras, Mares, Marra, Maria

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Where is the Mareau family from?

You can see how Mareau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mareau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mareau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 72 Mareau families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mareau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mareau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mareau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mareau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mareau. 63% of Mareau men 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

  • Cultivateur
    63%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    11%
  • Cuisinier
    7%
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What Mareau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mareau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mareau 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Mareau. 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 110 military records available for the last name Mareau. For the veterans among your Mareau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mareau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Mareau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mareau in 1969 was 75, and 64 in 1999.

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