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Tondreau Family History

Tondreau Surname Meaning

French: from a diminutive of Old French tonder an oblique case of tondeur ‘shearer clipper’ hence an occupational name for someone who clipped cloth or for a sheep-shearer.

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


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Where is the Tondreau family from?

You can see how Tondreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tondreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tondreau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 36 Tondreau families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Tondreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tondreau families in 1911.
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What did your Tondreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tondreau. 11% of Tondreau men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Tondreau women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tondreau were Carpenter and Ironver.

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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

  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Weaver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Inspector
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Ironver
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tondreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tondreau 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Tondreau. 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 298 military records available for the last name Tondreau. For the veterans among your Tondreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tondreau lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Tondreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tondreau in 1945 was 21, and 98 in 2004.

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