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Cadeau Family History

Cadeau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French or Breton Cadot (see Cadotte).

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


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Where is the Cadeau family from?

You can see how Cadeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cadeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Cadeau families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Cadeau's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cadeau families in 1911.
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What did your Cadeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cadeau. 36% of Cadeau men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Cadeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cadeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadeau 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Cadeau. 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 111 military records available for the last name Cadeau. For the veterans among your Cadeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadeau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cadeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cadeau in 1963 was 66, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cadeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadeau 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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