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Bistodeau Name Meaning

French (Gironde): variant of Bitaudeau a derivative of Bitaud which may be from a variant of the personal name Vitaud itself a variant of Vital or a nickname or metonymic occupational name derived from Middle French bite ‘tooth; crag’ later ‘piece of wood; helm’. The surname Bistodeau is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Bilodeau, Billadeau, Bourdeau, Simoneau, Bibeau, Barteau, Girardeau

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Where is the Bistodeau family from?

You can see how Bistodeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bistodeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bistodeau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Bistodeau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bistodeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bistodeau families in 1911.
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What did your Bistodeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bistodeau. 34% of Bistodeau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bistodeau 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Bistodeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistodeau 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bistodeau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 146 military records available for the last name Bistodeau. For the veterans among your Bistodeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bistodeau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bistodeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bistodeau in 1959 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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