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Breaux Family History

Breaux Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Brault itself a variant of Braud. This surname is also common among African Americans.

Compare Breau, Breaud, Bro, and Brow.

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


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Where is the Breaux family from?

You can see how Breaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breaux family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Breaux family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Breaux's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Breaux families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breaux 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 Breaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breaux. 27% of Breaux men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Breaux women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breaux were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housework
    7%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Breaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breaux 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Breaux. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Breaux. For the veterans among your Breaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breaux lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Breaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Breaux in 1944 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breaux 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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