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Gereau Family History

Gereau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Giroux. In some cases possibly also French (Géreau):

from a vernacular form of the personal name Gérald (see Gerald).

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


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Where is the Gereau family from?

You can see how Gereau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gereau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gereau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gereau family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gereau's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Gereau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gereau 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 Gereau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gereau. 60% of Gereau men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gereau women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gereau were Mechanic and House Work.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • House Work
    29%

What Gereau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gereau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gereau 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Gereau. 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 241 military records available for the last name Gereau. For the veterans among your Gereau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gereau lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Gereau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gereau in 1960 was 51, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gereau 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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