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Maleau Family History

Maleau 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: Mclean, Malek, Malak, Mineau, Mclear, Malta, Male, Lareau, Malay

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Where is the Maleau family from?

You can see how Maleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maleau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maleau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 37 Maleau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Maleau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Maleau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maleau 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 Maleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Tudiant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Maleau. 50% of Maleau men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Maleau women worked as a Tudiant.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Cordonnier
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tudiant
    100%

What Maleau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Maleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maleau 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Maleau. 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 6 military records available for the last name Maleau. For the veterans among your Maleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maleau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Maleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Maleau in 1967 was 67, and 80 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maleau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maleau 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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