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Marineau Family History

Marineau Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Marin

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


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Where is the Marineau family from?

You can see how Marineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marineau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Marineau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 101 Marineau families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Marineau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marineau families in 1911.
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What did your Marineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Marineau. 34% of Marineau men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Marineau 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%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Commis
    10%
  • Marchande
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Marineau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Marineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marineau 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Marineau. 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 324 military records available for the last name Marineau. For the veterans among your Marineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marineau lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Marineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marineau in 1953 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marineau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marineau 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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