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Creteau Family History

Creteau 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: Croteau, Crepeau, Crete, Chateau, Reneau, Fregeau, Crotteau, Buteau

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Where is the Creteau family from?

You can see how Creteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creteau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Creteau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Creteau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Creteau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Creteau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creteau 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 Creteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mnagre was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Creteau. 100% of Creteau women worked as a Mnagre.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mnagre
    100%

What Creteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Creteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creteau 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Creteau. 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 193 military records available for the last name Creteau. For the veterans among your Creteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creteau lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Creteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Creteau in 1949 was 38, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creteau 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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