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Carreau Family History

Carreau Surname Meaning

French:: variant of Carrel. habitational name from (Le) Carreau the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Carreau family from?

You can see how Carreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 139 Carreau families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Carreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carreau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carreau 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 Carreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Comptable were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Carreau. 21% of Carreau men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Carreau women worked as a Comptable. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carreau were Plombier and Cultivateur.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Cultivateur
    15%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Plombier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Comptable
    34%
  • Modiste
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    34%

What Carreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carreau 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Carreau. 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 373 military records available for the last name Carreau. For the veterans among your Carreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carreau lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Carreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Carreau in 1953 was 48, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carreau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carreau 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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