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Pleau Family History

Pleau Surname Meaning

French (also Pléau): probably a nickname from a shortened derivative of Old French pelé ‘bald’ or pelu ‘hairy’.

(southern): habitational name from Pléaux in Cantal.

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


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Where is the Pleau family from?

You can see how Pleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pleau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 247 Pleau families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Pleau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pleau families in 1911.
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What did your Pleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Mnagre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pleau. 30% of Pleau men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Pleau women worked as a Mnagre. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pleau were Forestier and 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
    30%
  • Journalier
    28%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    6%
  • Forestier
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mnagre
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleau 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Pleau. 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 393 military records available for the last name Pleau. For the veterans among your Pleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Pleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pleau in 1961 was 62, and 82 in 2003.

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