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Padeau Family History

Padeau 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: Nadeau, Pageau, Ladeau, Badeau, Lareau, Badeaux, Paden, Labeau

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Where is the Padeau family from?

You can see how Padeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Padeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Padeau families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Padeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Padeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Padeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padeau 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Padeau. 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 Padeau. For the veterans among your Padeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padeau lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padeau 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Padeau

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