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Breau Family History

Breau Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Breaux and an altered form of its French cognates Braud and Brault.

French (Bréau): variant of Breuil (see Dubreuil).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Breau family from?

You can see how Breau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Breau families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Breau's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Breau families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breau 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 Breau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breau. 43% of Breau men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Breau women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breau were Trimmer and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Trimmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Breau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Breau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breau 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Breau. 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 879 military records available for the last name Breau. For the veterans among your Breau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breau lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Breau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Breau in 1954 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breau 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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