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Gauvreau Family History

Gauvreau Surname Meaning

French: probably an altered form of Gaboriau which is derived from Gabory a variant of Gaboury.

Alternatively perhaps a derivative of the personal name Gauvain.

Compare Gover Govero Govreau and Govro.

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


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Where is the Gauvreau family from?

You can see how Gauvreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauvreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gauvreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 325 Gauvreau families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gauvreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gauvreau families in 1911.
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What did your Gauvreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gauvreau. 19% of Gauvreau men worked as a Journalier and 25% of Gauvreau women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gauvreau were Laborer and Rentire.

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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

  • Journalier
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    17%
  • Engineer
    6%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Revenue
    17%
  • Rentire
    17%

What Gauvreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Gauvreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauvreau 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Gauvreau. 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 Gauvreau. For the veterans among your Gauvreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauvreau lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gauvreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gauvreau in 1949 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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