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Preteau Family History

Preteau 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: Croteau, Prete, Pruneau, Reneau, Crepeau, Prejean, Fregeau, Parenteau

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Where is the Preteau family from?

You can see how Preteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preteau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preteau families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Preteau family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Preteau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Preteau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preteau 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 Preteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Preteau. 60% of Preteau men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%

What Preteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Preteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preteau 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Preteau. 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 55 military records available for the last name Preteau. For the veterans among your Preteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preteau lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Preteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Preteau in 1980 was 90, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preteau 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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