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Gaudreau Family History

Gaudreau Surname Meaning

French: derivative of the old personal name Gaudier which is of the same origin as Gauthier. The surname Gaudreau a cognate of Gautreau is rare in France; it is found mainly in Indre-et-Loire.

Compare Gaudreault, Godreau, Goodreau, Goodro, Goodroe, Goodrow, and Goudreau.

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


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Where is the Gaudreau family from?

You can see how Gaudreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaudreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaudreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 599 Gaudreau families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Gaudreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gaudreau families in 1911.
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What did your Gaudreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaudreau. 15% of Gaudreau men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Gaudreau women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaudreau were Weaver and Housework.

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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
    15%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Mechanic
    5%
  • Weaver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

What Gaudreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Gaudreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaudreau 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gaudreau. 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 Gaudreau. For the veterans among your Gaudreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaudreau lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gaudreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gaudreau in 1948 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaudreau 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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