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Jarceau Family History

Jarceau 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: Jarreau, Garceau, Marceau, Barbeau, Lareau, Barreau, Garneau, Barteau

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Where is the Jarceau family from?

You can see how Jarceau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarceau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jarceau families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Jarceau family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarceau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jarceau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarceau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Jarceau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Jarceau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarceau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jarceau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jarceau. For the veterans among your Jarceau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarceau lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Jarceau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jarceau in 1984 was 33, and 79 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarceau 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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