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Noreau Family History

Noreau Surname Meaning

French: variant of Noireau a nickname for a dark-haired or swarthy individual derived from noir ‘black’.

The surname Noreau is very rare in France.

Compare Naro and Narrow.

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


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Where is the Noreau family from?

You can see how Noreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Noreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 68 Noreau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Noreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Noreau families in 1911.
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What did your Noreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Noreau. 36% of Noreau men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Noreau women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noreau were Fils Cultivateur and Commis.

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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
    36%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    24%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    50%
  • Commis
    50%

What Noreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Noreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noreau 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Noreau. 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 105 military records available for the last name Noreau. For the veterans among your Noreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noreau lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Noreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Noreau in 1973 was 59, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noreau 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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