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Journeau Family History

Journeau 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: Gourneau, Journey, Courteau, Bourbeau, Morneau, Corneau, Juneau

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Where is the Journeau family from?

You can see how Journeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Journeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Journeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Journeau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Journeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Journeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Journeau 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 Journeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Journeau. 38% of Journeau men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Journalier
    25%
  • Farmers Son
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    19%

What Journeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Journeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Journeau 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Journeau. 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 45 military records available for the last name Journeau. For the veterans among your Journeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Journeau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Journeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Journeau in 1962 was 71, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Journeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Journeau 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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