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Goudreau Family History

Goudreau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Gaudreau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goudreau family from?

You can see how Goudreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goudreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goudreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 470 Goudreau families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Goudreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goudreau families in 1911.
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What did your Goudreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goudreau. 32% of Goudreau men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Goudreau women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goudreau were Painter and Stitcher.

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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
    32%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Weaver
    10%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Stitcher
    12%

What Goudreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Goudreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goudreau 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Goudreau. 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 959 military records available for the last name Goudreau. For the veterans among your Goudreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goudreau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Goudreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goudreau in 1959 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goudreau 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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