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Carriveau Name Meaning

Altered form of French Corriveau .

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


Similar surnames: Cariveau, Corriveau, Barrineau, Carrier, Jarreau, Larrieu, Martineau

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Where is the Carriveau family from?

You can see how Carriveau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carriveau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carriveau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Carriveau family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carriveau's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Carriveau families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carriveau 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 Carriveau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carriveau. 25% of Carriveau men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Carriveau women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carriveau were Inspector and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Inspector
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Carriveau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carriveau 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Carriveau. 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 480 military records available for the last name Carriveau. For the veterans among your Carriveau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carriveau lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Carriveau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Carriveau in 1949 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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