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Ladeau Family History

Ladeau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Ledoux ‘the gentle the sweet’.

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


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Where is the Ladeau family from?

You can see how Ladeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ladeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ladeau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 41 Ladeau families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ladeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ladeau families in 1911.
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What did your Ladeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ladeau. 45% of Ladeau men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Ladeau women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ladeau were Foreman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Foreman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Ladeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ladeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ladeau 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Ladeau. 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 258 military records available for the last name Ladeau. For the veterans among your Ladeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ladeau lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ladeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ladeau in 1945 was 24, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ladeau 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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