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Abreau Family History

Abreau 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: Abreu, Breau, Bream, Abrell, Brau, Abram, Jarreau, Abrego, Lareau

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Where is the Abreau family from?

You can see how Abreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Abreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Abreau families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Abreau's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Abreau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abreau 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 Abreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abreau. 56% of Abreau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Abreau women worked as a Weaver.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Finisher
    23%
  • Spinner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Abreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Abreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abreau 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Abreau. 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 44 military records available for the last name Abreau. For the veterans among your Abreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abreau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Abreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Abreau in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abreau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abreau 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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