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Garceau Family History

Garceau Surname Meaning

French: nickname from a diminutive of Old French gars ‘valet servant’.

The surname is particularly associated with Acadia and hence also with the Cajuns of LA.

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


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Where is the Garceau family from?

You can see how Garceau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garceau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Garceau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Garceau families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Garceau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garceau families in 1891.
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What did your Garceau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garceau. 31% of Garceau men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Garceau women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garceau were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Sales Clerk
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Garceau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garceau 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Garceau. 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 Garceau. For the veterans among your Garceau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garceau lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Garceau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Garceau in 1954 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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