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Draleau Family History

Draleau 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: Drapeau, Groleau, Brazeau, Dale, Drake, Dragan, Dallas, Draper

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Where is the Draleau family from?

You can see how Draleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draleau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Draleau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Draleau families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Draleau's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Draleau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draleau 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 Draleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Draleau. 100% of Draleau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Draleau women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Draleau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Draleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draleau 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Draleau. 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 6 military records available for the last name Draleau. For the veterans among your Draleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draleau lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Draleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Draleau in 1972 was 42, and 47 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Draleau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draleau 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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