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Gondreau Family History

Gondreau 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: Tondreau, Goodreau, Goudreau, Gendreau, Goudeau, Gaudreau, Gonyeau

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Where is the Gondreau family from?

You can see how Gondreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gondreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gondreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 100 Gondreau families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gondreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gondreau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gondreau 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 Gondreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gondreau. 22% of Gondreau men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Gondreau women worked as a Couturire.

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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

  • Journalier
    22%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%

What Gondreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Gondreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gondreau 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Gondreau. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gondreau. For the veterans among your Gondreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gondreau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gondreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gondreau in 1964 was 81, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gondreau 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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