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Patreau Family History

Patreau 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: Jarreau, Lareau, Barreau, Patras, Gareau, Petrea, Favreau, Pageau

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Where is the Patreau family from?

You can see how Patreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patreau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Patreau families living in Kentucky. This was about 71% of all the recorded Patreau's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Patreau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patreau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Patreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patreau 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Patreau. 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 4 military records available for the last name Patreau. For the veterans among your Patreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patreau lifespan?

Average Patreau life expectancy in 1983 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patreau 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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