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Geneau Family History

Geneau 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: Reneau, Gereau, Deneau, Mineau, Lebeau, Menear, Genest, Enea, Ferneau

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Where is the Geneau family from?

You can see how Geneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geneau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Geneau families living in Michigan. This was about 74% of all the recorded Geneau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Geneau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geneau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Geneau. 45% of Geneau men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Blacksmith
    23%
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What Geneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geneau 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Geneau. 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 20 military records available for the last name Geneau. For the veterans among your Geneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geneau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Geneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Geneau in 1959 was 71, and 57 in 2004.

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