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Belodeau Family History

Belodeau 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: Bilodeau, Belleau, Beliveau, Blondeau, Belyea, Belyeu, Decoteau

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Where is the Belodeau family from?

You can see how Belodeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belodeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belodeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Belodeau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Belodeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belodeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belodeau 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 Belodeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Belodeau. 45% of Belodeau men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Belodeau women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belodeau were Menuisier and Servante.

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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
    45%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Journalier
    7%
  • Menuisier
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    43%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Servante
    29%

What Belodeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belodeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belodeau 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Belodeau. 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 21 military records available for the last name Belodeau. For the veterans among your Belodeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belodeau lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Belodeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Belodeau in 1955 was 44, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belodeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belodeau 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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