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Geauvreau Family History

Geauvreau 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: Gauvreau, Gaudreau, Gautreau, Beaudreau, Gereau, Jeanfreau, Gareau

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Where is the Geauvreau family from?

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What did your Geauvreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Bucheron was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Geauvreau. 34% of Geauvreau men worked as a Bucheron.

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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

  • Bucheron
    34%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Engineer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Geauvreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geauvreau 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 Geauvreau. 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 5 military records available for the last name Geauvreau. For the veterans among your Geauvreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geauvreau lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1988, in the United States, Geauvreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Geauvreau in 1987 was 60, and 49 in 1988.

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