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Goodreau Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Gaudreau .

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


Similar surnames: Goudreau, Goodroe, Goodrow, Goodroad, Goodyear, Goodrich, Goodbar

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Where is the Goodreau family from?

You can see how Goodreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodreau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodreau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Goodreau families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goodreau's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Goodreau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodreau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goodreau. 72% of Goodreau men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goodreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodreau 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Goodreau. 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 778 military records available for the last name Goodreau. For the veterans among your Goodreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodreau lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Goodreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Goodreau in 1948 was 70, and 45 in 2004.

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