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Beaubien Family History

Beaubien Surname Meaning

French Canadian: from French beau bien ‘beautiful property’ a nickname apparently referring to the location of an estate.

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


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Where is the Beaubien family from?

You can see how Beaubien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaubien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beaubien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Beaubien family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Beaubien's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beaubien families in 1891.
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What did your Beaubien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beaubien. 13% of Beaubien men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Beaubien women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beaubien were Salesman 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
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Sales Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Beaubien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Beaubien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaubien 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 908 immigration records available for the last name Beaubien. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beaubien. For the veterans among your Beaubien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaubien lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Beaubien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beaubien in 1950 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beaubien 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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