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Bibeau Family History

Bibeau Surname Meaning

French: nickname derived from Old French biberon ‘neck of a drinking vessel’ (from Latin bibere ‘to drink’) denoting a heavy drinker.

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


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Where is the Bibeau family from?

You can see how Bibeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bibeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bibeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bibeau family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Bibeau's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bibeau families in 1891.
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What did your Bibeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bibeau. 24% of Bibeau men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Bibeau women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bibeau were Farmer and Cashier.

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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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Cashier
    9%

What Bibeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Bibeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bibeau 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bibeau. 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 813 military records available for the last name Bibeau. For the veterans among your Bibeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bibeau lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bibeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bibeau in 1952 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bibeau 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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