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Gerideau Family History

Gerideau 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: Rideau, Brideau, Gereau, Gelineau, Merida, Prideaux, Goudeau

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Where is the Gerideau family from?

You can see how Gerideau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerideau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerideau family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerideau's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerideau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerideau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gerideau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerideau 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 Gerideau. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gerideau. For the veterans among your Gerideau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerideau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gerideau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerideau in 1966 was 83, and 51 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerideau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerideau 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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