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Hureau Family History

Hureau 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: Bureau, Hurteau, Buteau, Lareau, Reau, Gereau, Thurnau, Gareau, Burau

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Where is the Hureau family from?

You can see how Hureau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hureau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hureau families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hureau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hureau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hureau 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 Hureau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Folder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hureau. 100% of Hureau women worked as a Folder.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Hureau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hureau 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Hureau. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hureau. For the veterans among your Hureau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hureau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hureau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hureau in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hureau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hureau 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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