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Gautreau Family History

Gautreau Surname Meaning

French: derivative of the personal name Gauthier 1 and hence a cognate of Gaudreau.

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


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Where is the Gautreau family from?

You can see how Gautreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gautreau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gautreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Gautreau families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gautreau's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Gautreau families in 1891.
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What did your Gautreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gautreau. 25% of Gautreau men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Gautreau women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gautreau were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Sales Clerk
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Domestic
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gautreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gautreau 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Gautreau. 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 Gautreau. For the veterans among your Gautreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gautreau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gautreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gautreau in 1956 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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