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Nareau Family History

Nareau 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: Lareau, Gareau, Nadeau, Barbeau, Jarreau, Nassau, Barreau, Garceau

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Where is the Nareau family from?

You can see how Nareau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nareau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nareau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Nareau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nareau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nareau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nareau 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 Nareau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Charpentier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nareau. 67% of Nareau men worked as a Charpentier.

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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

  • Charpentier
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Nareau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Nareau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nareau 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nareau. 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 30 military records available for the last name Nareau. For the veterans among your Nareau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nareau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Nareau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nareau in 1963 was 75, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nareau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nareau 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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