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Gereaux Family History

Gereaux 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: Gereau, Greaux, Godeaux, Breaux, Reaux, Dedeaux, Gareau, Geroux

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Where is the Gereaux family from?

You can see how Gereaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gereaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gereaux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Gereaux families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gereaux's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gereaux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gereaux 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 Gereaux ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Gereaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Gereaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gereaux 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gereaux. 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 163 military records available for the last name Gereaux. For the veterans among your Gereaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gereaux lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gereaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gereaux in 1969 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gereaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gereaux 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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