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Bleau Family History

Bleau Surname Meaning

French: shortened form of Belleau. Compare Blow.

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


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Where is the Bleau family from?

You can see how Bleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Bleau families living in Cheshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bleau's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bleau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleau 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 Bleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bleau. 43% of Bleau men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bleau women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bleau were Mechanic and New Worker.

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    43%
  • Spooler
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Bleau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleau 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Bleau. 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 Bleau. For the veterans among your Bleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleau lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bleau in 1944 was 28, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleau 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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