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Transeau Family History

Transeau 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: Manseau, Transou, Rambeau, Tansey, Tourangeau, Tranter, Pruneau

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Where is the Transeau family from?

You can see how Transeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Transeau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Transeau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Transeau families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Transeau's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Transeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Transeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Transeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Transeau. 100% of Transeau men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Transeau women worked as a Farm Labor. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%
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What Transeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Transeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Transeau 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Transeau. 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 94 military records available for the last name Transeau. For the veterans among your Transeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Transeau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Transeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Transeau in 1970 was 86, and 75 in 1999.

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