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Pedescleaux Family History

Pedescleaux 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: Descoteaux, Desormeaux, Dedeaux, Delvaux, Pomerleau, Devereaux

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Where is the Pedescleaux family from?

You can see how Pedescleaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedescleaux family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Pedescleaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pedescleaux family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedescleaux's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pedescleaux families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedescleaux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pedescleaux ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Pedescleaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedescleaux 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pedescleaux. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pedescleaux. For the veterans among your Pedescleaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedescleaux lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pedescleaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pedescleaux in 1969 was 85, and 93 in 2004.

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