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Gorneau Family History

Gorneau Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Garneau, Morneau, Corneau, Gourneau, Goudeau, Gorney, Ferneau

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Where is the Gorneau family from?

You can see how Gorneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Gorneau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gorneau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorneau 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 Gorneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gorneau. 100% of Gorneau men worked as a Journalier.

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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
    100%

What Gorneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Gorneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorneau 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gorneau. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gorneau. For the veterans among your Gorneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorneau lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gorneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gorneau in 1973 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorneau 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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