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Garreau Family History

Garreau Surname Meaning

French: variant of Gareau and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Garreau family from?

You can see how Garreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garreau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Garreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 134 Garreau families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Garreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Garreau families in 1911.
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What did your Garreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Garreau. 27% of Garreau men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Meunier
    14%

What Garreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Garreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garreau 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Garreau. 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 355 military records available for the last name Garreau. For the veterans among your Garreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garreau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Garreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Garreau in 1956 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garreau 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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