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Charbeneau Family History

Charbeneau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Charbonneau.

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


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Where is the Charbeneau family from?

You can see how Charbeneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charbeneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Charbeneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 59 Charbeneau families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Charbeneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Charbeneau families in 1911.
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What did your Charbeneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Charbeneau. 38% of Charbeneau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Charbeneau women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    38%
  • Labor
    38%
  • Janitor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Charbeneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Charbeneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charbeneau 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Charbeneau. 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 119 military records available for the last name Charbeneau. For the veterans among your Charbeneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charbeneau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Charbeneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Charbeneau in 1964 was 48, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charbeneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charbeneau 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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