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Monreau Family History

Monreau 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: Monreal, Moreau, Mongeau, Mineau, Monceaux, Tondreau, Morea, Manseau

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Where is the Monreau family from?

You can see how Monreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Monreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Monreau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Monreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Monreau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monreau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Monreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Monreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monreau 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Monreau. 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 84 military records available for the last name Monreau. For the veterans among your Monreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monreau lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Monreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Monreau in 1972 was 77, and 98 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monreau 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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