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Billedeau Family History

Billedeau 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: Billadeau, Bilodeau, Belleau, Billeter, Billeaud, Villeda, Belliveau

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Where is the Billedeau family from?

You can see how Billedeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billedeau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Billedeau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Billedeau families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Billedeau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Billedeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billedeau 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 Billedeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Billedeau. 50% of Billedeau men worked as a Mason.

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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

  • Mason
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Billedeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Billedeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billedeau 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Billedeau. 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 15 military records available for the last name Billedeau. For the veterans among your Billedeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billedeau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Billedeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Billedeau in 1963 was 66, and 43 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Billedeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billedeau 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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