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Maureau Family History

Maureau 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: Maurer, Jarreau, Lareau, Barreau, Maura, Gaudreau, Manseau, Gauvreau

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Where is the Maureau family from?

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

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maureau. 100% of Maureau men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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
    100%

What Maureau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Maureau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maureau 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Maureau. 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 29 military records available for the last name Maureau. For the veterans among your Maureau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maureau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Maureau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Maureau in 1970 was 84, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maureau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maureau 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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