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Gauffreau Family History

Gauffreau 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: Gaudreau, Gauvreau, Gautreau, Gareau, Giuffre, Gauthreaux, Goudreau

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Where is the Gauffreau family from?

You can see how Gauffreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauffreau family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gauffreau families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gauffreau family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gauffreau's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gauffreau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gauffreau 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 39 census records available for the last name Gauffreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauffreau 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 Gauffreau. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gauffreau. For the veterans among your Gauffreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauffreau lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Gauffreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gauffreau in 1976 was 94, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gauffreau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gauffreau 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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