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Baribeau Family History

Baribeau Surname Meaning

French: probably from the ancient Germanic personal name Beribald composed of the elements ber(n) ‘bear’ and bald ‘bold’.

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


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Where is the Baribeau family from?

You can see how Baribeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baribeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baribeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 265 Baribeau families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Baribeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Baribeau families in 1911.
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What did your Baribeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Baribeau. 51% of Baribeau men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Baribeau women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baribeau were Farmer and Servant.

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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

  • Journalier
    51%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Marchande
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    50%
  • Religieuse
    30%
  • Servant
    20%

What Baribeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Baribeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baribeau 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Baribeau. 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 562 military records available for the last name Baribeau. For the veterans among your Baribeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baribeau lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Baribeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Baribeau in 1944 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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