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Mageau Family History

Mageau 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: Pageau, Magyar, Magnan, Mager, Mineau, Maga, Lareau, Maheu, Magel

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Where is the Mageau family from?

You can see how Mageau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mageau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mageau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Mageau families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mageau's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mageau families in 1891.
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What did your Mageau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mageau. 34% of Mageau men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Mageau women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Commis
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Mageau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mageau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mageau 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Mageau. 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 160 military records available for the last name Mageau. For the veterans among your Mageau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mageau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mageau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mageau in 1959 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mageau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mageau 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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