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Bluteau Family History

Bluteau 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: Buteau, Bureau, Barteau, Bludau, Berteau, Luneau, Bleau, Bruneau

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Where is the Bluteau family from?

You can see how Bluteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bluteau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bluteau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 127 Bluteau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bluteau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bluteau families in 1911.
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What did your Bluteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bluteau. 49% of Bluteau men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Bluteau women worked as a Modiste. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bluteau were Fels Cult and Institutrice.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    49%
  • Journalier
    26%
  • Navigateur
    10%
  • Fels Cult
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    50%
  • Institutrice
    50%

What Bluteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bluteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bluteau 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bluteau. 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 194 military records available for the last name Bluteau. For the veterans among your Bluteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bluteau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bluteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bluteau in 1967 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bluteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bluteau 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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