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Crotteau Family History

Crotteau Surname Meaning

French: variant of Croteau and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Crotteau family from?

You can see how Crotteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crotteau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Crotteau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 51 Crotteau families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Crotteau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Crotteau families in 1911.
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What did your Crotteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crotteau. 25% of Crotteau men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Crotteau women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crotteau were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Crotteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crotteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crotteau 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Crotteau. 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 248 military records available for the last name Crotteau. For the veterans among your Crotteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crotteau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Crotteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Crotteau in 1959 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crotteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crotteau 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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