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Croneau Family History

Croneau 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, Groleau, Gronau, Pruneau, Croney, Crone, Reneau, Comeau

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Where is the Croneau family from?

You can see how Croneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Croneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Croneau families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Croneau's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Croneau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croneau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Croneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croneau 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 Croneau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Croneau. For the veterans among your Croneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croneau lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croneau 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croneau

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