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Gaudreault Family History

Gaudreault Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Gaudreau.

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


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Where is the Gaudreault family from?

You can see how Gaudreault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaudreault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaudreault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 373 Gaudreault families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Gaudreault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gaudreault families in 1911.
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What did your Gaudreault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gaudreault. 35% of Gaudreault men worked as a Journalier and 38% of Gaudreault women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaudreault were Farmer 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

  • Journalier
    35%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Charretier
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    38%
  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Institutrice
    25%

What Gaudreault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Gaudreault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaudreault 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Gaudreault. 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 199 military records available for the last name Gaudreault. For the veterans among your Gaudreault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaudreault lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gaudreault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gaudreault in 1962 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaudreault 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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