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Beriault Family History

Beriault 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: Baribault, Brault, Breault, Theriault, Perrault, Perault, Denault

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Where is the Beriault family from?

You can see how Beriault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beriault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beriault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 100 Beriault families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Beriault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beriault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beriault 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 Beriault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beriault. 16% of Beriault men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Beriault women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Beriault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beriault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beriault 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Beriault. 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 52 military records available for the last name Beriault. For the veterans among your Beriault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beriault lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Beriault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Beriault in 1963 was 85, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beriault 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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