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Gourneau Family History

Gourneau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Grenon.

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


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Where is the Gourneau family from?

You can see how Gourneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourneau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gourneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Gourneau families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gourneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gourneau families in 1911.
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What did your Gourneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gourneau. 100% of Gourneau men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gourneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gourneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourneau 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gourneau. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gourneau. For the veterans among your Gourneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourneau lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gourneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gourneau in 1953 was 49, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourneau 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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