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Marneau Family History

Marneau 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: Garneau, Morneau, Marineau, Marceau, Barbeau, Jarreau, Mineau, Lareau

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Where is the Marneau family from?

You can see how Marneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Marneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 47 Marneau families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Marneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marneau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marneau 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 Marneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mnagre was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Marneau. 100% of Marneau women worked as a Mnagre.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mnagre
    100%

What Marneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Marneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marneau 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Marneau. 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 4 military records available for the last name Marneau. For the veterans among your Marneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marneau lifespan?

Average Marneau life expectancy in 1989 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marneau 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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