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Reaux Family History

Reaux Surname Meaning

French (Réaux): variant of Réal (see Real) as a habitational name referring in part to Réaux in Charente-Maritime. Altered form under the French influence in LA of Spanish Riado unexplained.

This form of the surname has reportedly developed via the intermediate form Rieux.

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


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Where is the Reaux family from?

You can see how Reaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 38 Reaux families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Reaux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Reaux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reaux 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 Reaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reaux. 37% of Reaux men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Reaux women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reaux were Bartender and Maid.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Bartender
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reaux 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Reaux. 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 394 military records available for the last name Reaux. For the veterans among your Reaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reaux lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reaux in 1965 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reaux 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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