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Yargeau Family History

Yargeau 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: Barbeau, Jarreau, Lareau, Barreau, Garceau, Garneau, Yarger, Barteau

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Where is the Yargeau family from?

You can see how Yargeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yargeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yargeau families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Yargeau families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yargeau's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Yargeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yargeau 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 Yargeau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Yargeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Yargeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yargeau 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 Yargeau. 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 Yargeau. For the veterans among your Yargeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yargeau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yargeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yargeau in 1966 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yargeau 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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