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Dardeau Family History

Dardeau 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: Barbeau, Jarreau, Lareau, Barreau, Dardar, Garceau, Garneau, Darden

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Where is the Dardeau family from?

You can see how Dardeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dardeau family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dardeau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dardeau family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dardeau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dardeau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dardeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dardeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dardeau. 60% of Dardeau men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dardeau women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dardeau were Merchant and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Merchant
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Dardeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dardeau 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dardeau. 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 81 military records available for the last name Dardeau. For the veterans among your Dardeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dardeau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dardeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dardeau in 1963 was 62, and 83 in 2003.

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