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Dreau Family History

Dreau 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: Reau, Drea, Breau, Drew, Dean, Real, Grau, Dear, Read, Deak

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Where is the Dreau family from?

You can see how Dreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dreau families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreau's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dreau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreau 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 109 census records available for the last name Dreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreau 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Dreau. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dreau. For the veterans among your Dreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreau lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Dreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dreau in 1983 was 85, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreau 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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