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Herveau Family History

Herveau 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: Ferneau, Gereau, Hurteau, Berteau, Neveau, Hervey, Deveau, Harvey

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Where is the Herveau family from?

You can see how Herveau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herveau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herveau families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Herveau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Herveau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herveau 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 19 census records available for the last name Herveau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herveau 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Herveau. 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 4 military records available for the last name Herveau. For the veterans among your Herveau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herveau lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1989, in the United States, Herveau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Herveau in 1981 was 53, and 66 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herveau 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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