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Godreau Family History

Godreau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Gaudreau.

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


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Where is the Godreau family from?

You can see how Godreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godreau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 303 Godreau families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Godreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Godreau families in 1911.
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What did your Godreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Godreau. 53% of Godreau men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Godreau women 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
    53%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    9%
  • Rentier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Godreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Godreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godreau 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Godreau. 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 254 military records available for the last name Godreau. For the veterans among your Godreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godreau lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Godreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Godreau in 1960 was 63, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godreau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godreau 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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