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Loreaux Family History

Loreaux 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: Godeaux, Lareau, Comeaux, Breaux, Reaux, Bordeaux, Greaux, Lozeau

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Where is the Loreaux family from?

You can see how Loreaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loreaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Loreaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Loreaux families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Loreaux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Loreaux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loreaux 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 Loreaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loreaux. 50% of Loreaux men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Loreaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Loreaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loreaux 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Loreaux. 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 30 military records available for the last name Loreaux. For the veterans among your Loreaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loreaux lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Loreaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Loreaux in 1967 was 62, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loreaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loreaux 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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