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Charboneau Name Meaning

Altered form of French Charbonneau .

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


Similar surnames: Charbonneau, Charbonnet, Carbonneau, Charon, Charney, Barineau

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Where is the Charboneau family from?

You can see how Charboneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charboneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Charboneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 329 Charboneau families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Charboneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Charboneau families in 1911.
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What did your Charboneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Charboneau. 22% of Charboneau men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Charboneau women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charboneau were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Charboneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charboneau 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Charboneau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Charboneau. For the veterans among your Charboneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charboneau lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Charboneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Charboneau in 1953 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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