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Dureau Family History

Dureau 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: Bureau, Dubeau, Buteau, Dura, Duray, Durban, Lareau, Duran, Durham

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Where is the Dureau family from?

You can see how Dureau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dureau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dureau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Dureau families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dureau's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Dureau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dureau 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 Dureau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dureau. 43% of Dureau men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    43%
  • Fisherman
    29%
  • Journalier
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dureau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dureau 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Dureau. 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 93 military records available for the last name Dureau. For the veterans among your Dureau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dureau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dureau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dureau in 1969 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dureau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dureau 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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