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Cadreau Family History

Cadreau Name 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: Carreau, Jarreau, Lareau, Barreau, Gaudreau, Gareau, Jandreau, Nadeau

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Where is the Cadreau family from?

You can see how Cadreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadreau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cadreau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Cadreau families living in Wisconsin. This was about 89% of all the recorded Cadreau's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Cadreau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadreau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cadreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cadreau. 100% of Cadreau men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Cadreau women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Cadreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Cadreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadreau 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cadreau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Cadreau. For the veterans among your Cadreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadreau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cadreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cadreau in 1965 was 52, and 82 in 2003.

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