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Goudreault Family History

Goudreault 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: Gaudreault, Goudreau, Goudeau, Gaudreau, Bourgault, Goodreau

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Where is the Goudreault family from?

You can see how Goudreault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goudreault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goudreault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 91 Goudreault families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Goudreault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goudreault families in 1911.
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What did your Goudreault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Goudreault. 42% of Goudreault men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Goudreault women worked as a Servante.

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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
    42%
  • Journalier
    33%
  • Fd Cult
    9%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

What Goudreault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goudreault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goudreault 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Goudreault. 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 104 military records available for the last name Goudreault. For the veterans among your Goudreault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goudreault lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goudreault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Goudreault in 1963 was 90, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goudreault 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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