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Bodreau Family History

Bodreau 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: Boudreau, Budreau, Boileau, Barreau, Tondreau, Bourbeau, Bureau

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Where is the Bodreau family from?

You can see how Bodreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Bodreau families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bodreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bodreau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodreau 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 Bodreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodreau. 50% of Bodreau men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Bodreau women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodreau were Laborer 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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Bodreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Bodreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodreau 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Bodreau. 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 116 military records available for the last name Bodreau. For the veterans among your Bodreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodreau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Bodreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bodreau in 1956 was 50, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bodreau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodreau 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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