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Berreau Family History

Berreau 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: Barreau, Berteau, Barbeau, Berreth, Belleau, Berrett, Jarreau

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Where is the Berreau family from?

You can see how Berreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berreau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Berreau families living in Minnesota. This was about 76% of all the recorded Berreau's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Berreau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berreau 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 Berreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berreau. 50% of Berreau men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Berreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Berreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berreau 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Berreau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Berreau. For the veterans among your Berreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berreau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Berreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Berreau in 1963 was 47, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berreau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berreau 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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