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Scarbeau Family History

Scarbeau 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: Barbeau, Scarber, Lescarbeau, Carreau, Rambeau, Jarreau, Lareau

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Where is the Scarbeau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarbeau 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 Scarbeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scarbeau. 100% of Scarbeau men worked as a Truck Driver.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Scarbeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Scarbeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarbeau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Scarbeau. 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 8 military records available for the last name Scarbeau. For the veterans among your Scarbeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarbeau lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Scarbeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scarbeau in 1974 was 79, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarbeau 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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