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Gateau Family History

Gateau 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, Gates, Buteau, Gately, Lareau, Chateau, Gatta, Garceau

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Where is the Gateau family from?

You can see how Gateau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gateau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gateau family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gateau's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gateau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gateau 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 286 census records available for the last name Gateau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gateau 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Gateau. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gateau. For the veterans among your Gateau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gateau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gateau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gateau in 1965 was 86, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gateau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gateau 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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