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Bardeau Family History

Bardeau 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: Barbeau, Barreau, Bordeau, Barteau, Badeau, Jarreau, Bardes, Lareau

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Where is the Bardeau family from?

You can see how Bardeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bardeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bardeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Bardeau families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Bardeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bardeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bardeau 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 Bardeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bardeau. 25% of Bardeau men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Bardeau women worked as a Couturier.

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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
    25%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Menuisier
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturier
    100%

What Bardeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Bardeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bardeau 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Bardeau. 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 66 military records available for the last name Bardeau. For the veterans among your Bardeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bardeau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bardeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bardeau in 1969 was 98, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bardeau 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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