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Breteau Family History

Breteau Surname 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: Buteau, Croteau, Breslau, Reneau, Brideau, Crepeau, Barteau, Berteau

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Where is the Breteau family from?

You can see how Breteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breteau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Breteau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Breteau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Breteau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Breteau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breteau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Breteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Breteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breteau 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Breteau. 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 4 military records available for the last name Breteau. For the veterans among your Breteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breteau lifespan?

Average Breteau life expectancy in 2004 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breteau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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