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Jandreau Name Meaning

Altered form of French Gendreau ‘son-in-law’.

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


Similar surnames: Jarreau, Gaudreau, Jeanfreau, Andreas, Tondreau, Andreu, Landress

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Where is the Jandreau family from?

You can see how Jandreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jandreau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jandreau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Jandreau family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jandreau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jandreau families in 1840.
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What did your Jandreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jandreau. 76% of Jandreau men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jandreau women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jandreau were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    76%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jandreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jandreau 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Jandreau. 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 334 military records available for the last name Jandreau. For the veterans among your Jandreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jandreau lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Jandreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jandreau in 1952 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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