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Bilodeau Family History

Bilodeau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Billaudeau a diminutive of Billaud (see Billeaud). Compare Billadeau.

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


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Where is the Bilodeau family from?

You can see how Bilodeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilodeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilodeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2,642 Bilodeau families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Bilodeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bilodeau families in 1911.
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What did your Bilodeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilodeau. 17% of Bilodeau men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Bilodeau women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilodeau were Weaver and Housewife.

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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
    17%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Weaver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    10%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Bilodeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilodeau 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bilodeau. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bilodeau. For the veterans among your Bilodeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilodeau lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bilodeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bilodeau in 1949 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilodeau 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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