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Beleau Family History

Beleau Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Belleau, Bebeau, Bleau, Bleak, Buteau, Blau, Belka, Belyea, Belan

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Where is the Beleau family from?

You can see how Beleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beleau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Beleau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Beleau families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Beleau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beleau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beleau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beleau. 60% of Beleau men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Beleau women worked as a Commis.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Comptable
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%

What Beleau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Beleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beleau 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Beleau. 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 18 military records available for the last name Beleau. For the veterans among your Beleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beleau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Beleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Beleau in 1968 was 77, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beleau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beleau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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