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Heureux Family History

Heureux 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: Lheureux, Heroux, Herrera, Herre, Herren, Theurer, Heuring, Leroux

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Where is the Heureux family from?

You can see how Heureux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heureux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Heureux families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Heureux families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Heureux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Heureux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heureux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heureux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heureux. 50% of Heureux men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

What Heureux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heureux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heureux 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Heureux. 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 107 military records available for the last name Heureux. For the veterans among your Heureux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heureux lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Heureux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heureux in 1960 was 65, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heureux 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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