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Bourdreau Family History

Bourdreau 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: Boudreau, Bourdeau, Bourbeau, Bordeau, Goudreau, Boudreaux, Budreau

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Where is the Bourdreau family from?

You can see how Bourdreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourdreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourdreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 32 Bourdreau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourdreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bourdreau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourdreau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Bourdreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourdreau 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bourdreau. 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 41 military records available for the last name Bourdreau. For the veterans among your Bourdreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourdreau lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Bourdreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bourdreau in 1973 was 77, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourdreau 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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