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Billeaud Family History

Billeaud Surname Meaning

French: variant of Billaud which is from the ancient Germanic personal name Biliwald composed of the elements bili ‘gentle’ and wald ‘power authority’.

Alternatively, it may be a derivative of Old French bille ‘block piece of tree trunk; stick’ (see Bille).

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


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Where is the Billeaud family from?

You can see how Billeaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billeaud family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Billeaud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Billeaud families living in Louisiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Billeaud's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Billeaud families in 1920.
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What did your Billeaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Billeaud. 34% of Billeaud men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

What Billeaud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Billeaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billeaud 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Billeaud. 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 186 military records available for the last name Billeaud. For the veterans among your Billeaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billeaud lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Billeaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Billeaud in 1958 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billeaud 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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