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Pageau Family History

Pageau Surname Meaning

French: diminutive of Page.

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


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Where is the Pageau family from?

You can see how Pageau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pageau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pageau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 581 Pageau families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Pageau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pageau families in 1911.
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What did your Pageau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pageau. 19% of Pageau men worked as a Journalier and 25% of Pageau women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pageau were Farmer and Boutonnier.

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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

  • Journalier
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    25%
  • Tailleur
    15%
  • Mnagre
    10%
  • Boutonnier
    10%

What Pageau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Pageau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pageau 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Pageau. 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 446 military records available for the last name Pageau. For the veterans among your Pageau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pageau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pageau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pageau in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pageau 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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