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Carreau Name Meaning

French:: variant of Carrel . habitational name from (Le) Carreau the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


Similar surnames: Barreau, Jarreau, Campeau, Marceau, Carrere, Cariveau, Carrel

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Where is the Carreau family from?

You can see how Carreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 13 Carreau families living in Louisiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Carreau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Carreau families in 1880.
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What did your Carreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carreau. 38% of Carreau men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Carreau women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carreau were Proprietor and Housework. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Broker
    13%
  • Weaver
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carreau 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Carreau. 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 373 military records available for the last name Carreau. For the veterans among your Carreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carreau lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Carreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Carreau in 1953 was 48, and 92 in 2004.

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