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Morreau Family History

Morreau 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: Morneau, Moreau, Correa, Jarreau, Morren, Barreau, Morea, Morrell

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Where is the Morreau family from?

You can see how Morreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Morreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 47 Morreau families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Morreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Morreau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morreau 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 Morreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morreau. 40% of Morreau men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Morreau women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morreau were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Morreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morreau 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Morreau. 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 141 military records available for the last name Morreau. For the veterans among your Morreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morreau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Morreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Morreau in 1967 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morreau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morreau 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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