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Gabreau Family History

Gabreau 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: Gareau, Jarreau, Lareau, Barreau, Garceau, Labeau, Garneau, Gaudreau

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Where is the Gabreau family from?

You can see how Gabreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gabreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Gabreau families living in Alberta. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gabreau's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gabreau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabreau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Gabreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabreau 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gabreau. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gabreau. For the veterans among your Gabreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabreau lifespan?

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