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Comeaux Name Meaning

French: variant of Comeau and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Comeaux is very rare in France. In the US it is found mainly in LA and TX.

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


Similar surnames: Comeau, Compeau, Meaux, Badeaux, Comer, Godeaux, Scioneaux, Proveaux

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Where is the Comeaux family from?

You can see how Comeaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comeaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Comeaux families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Comeaux families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Comeaux's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Comeaux families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comeaux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Comeaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Comeaux. 31% of Comeaux men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Comeaux women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Comeaux were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Comeaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comeaux 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Comeaux. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Comeaux. For the veterans among your Comeaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comeaux lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Comeaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Comeaux in 1952 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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