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Nadeau Family History

Nadeau Surname Meaning

French: either from a variant of the Occitan personal name Nadal ‘Christmas’ or from a variant of the personal name Nadon.

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


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Where is the Nadeau family from?

You can see how Nadeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nadeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nadeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Nadeau families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nadeau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nadeau families in 1891.
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What did your Nadeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nadeau. 22% of Nadeau men worked as a Laborer and 7% of Nadeau women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nadeau were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    7%
  • Spinner
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 99,000 census records available for the last name Nadeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nadeau 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Nadeau. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Nadeau. For the veterans among your Nadeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nadeau lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nadeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nadeau in 1945 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nadeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nadeau 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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