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Nereau Family History

Nereau 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: Gereau, Nedeau, Neveau, Lareau, Lebeau, Nerad, Ferneau, Reneau, Perea

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Where is the Nereau family from?

You can see how Nereau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nereau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Nereau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Nereau family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Nereau's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Nereau families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Nereau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nereau 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nereau. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nereau. For the veterans among your Nereau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nereau lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Nereau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nereau in 1985 was 82, and 80 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nereau 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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