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Hereau Family History

Hereau 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: Gereau, Herman, Herran, Herek, Lareau, Hereth, Lebeau, Ferneau

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Where is the Hereau family from?

You can see how Hereau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hereau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hereau families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Hereau's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Hereau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hereau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Hereau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hereau 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Hereau. 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 56 military records available for the last name Hereau. For the veterans among your Hereau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hereau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hereau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hereau in 1961 was 49, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hereau 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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