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Garreau Name Meaning

French: variant of Gareau and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Jarreau, Barreau, Garceau, Garneau, Gareau, Carreau, Garret, Barbeau

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Where is the Garreau family from?

You can see how Garreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garreau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Garreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Garreau families living in Massachusetts. This was about 45% of all the recorded Garreau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Garreau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garreau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garreau. 25% of Garreau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Garreau women worked as a 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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Garreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garreau 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Garreau. 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 355 military records available for the last name Garreau. For the veterans among your Garreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garreau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Garreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Garreau in 1956 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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