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Budreau Family History

Budreau Name Meaning

Altered form of Beaudreau a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Boudreau, Buteau, Bureau, Boudreaux, Gaudreau, Goudreau, Burell

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Where is the Budreau family from?

You can see how Budreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Budreau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Budreau families living in Massachusetts. This was about 47% of all the recorded Budreau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Budreau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Budreau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Budreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Budreau. 53% of Budreau men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Budreau women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Budreau were Carpenter and Dietitian. .

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Press Operator
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Dietitian
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Budreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budreau 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Budreau. 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 394 military records available for the last name Budreau. For the veterans among your Budreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Budreau lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Budreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Budreau in 1960 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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