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Marleau Family History

Marleau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Merlot: derivative of Merle ‘blackbird’. Compare Marlow and Marlowe.

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


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Where is the Marleau family from?

You can see how Marleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marleau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marleau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Marleau families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Marleau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marleau families in 1891.
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What did your Marleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Marleau. 28% of Marleau men worked as a Cultivateur and 18% of Marleau women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marleau were Fils De Cultivateur and Revenue.

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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
    28%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    18%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Mnagre
    15%
  • Revenue
    11%

What Marleau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Marleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marleau 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Marleau. 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 266 military records available for the last name Marleau. For the veterans among your Marleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marleau lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Marleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Marleau in 1952 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

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