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Redeau Family History

Redeau 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: Reneau, Rideau, Nedeau, Reder, Redel, Redhead, Reda, Lebeau, Reau

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Where is the Redeau family from?

You can see how Redeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Redeau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Redeau families living in Louisiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Redeau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Redeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Redeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Redeau. 100% of Redeau men worked as a Common Laborer.

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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

  • Common Laborer
    100%

What Redeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Redeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redeau 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Redeau. 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 33 military records available for the last name Redeau. For the veterans among your Redeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redeau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Redeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Redeau in 1969 was 45, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redeau 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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