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Imbeau Family History

Imbeau Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Imbald composed of the elements im (shortened from irmin; see Irmen) and bald ‘bold’.

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


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Where is the Imbeau family from?

You can see how Imbeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imbeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Imbeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 39 Imbeau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Imbeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Imbeau families in 1911.
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What did your Imbeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Imbeau. 32% of Imbeau men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Imbeau women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imbeau were Laborer and Modiste.

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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
    32%
  • Journalier
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Maid
    50%
  • Modiste
    50%

What Imbeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Imbeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imbeau 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 Imbeau. 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 80 military records available for the last name Imbeau. For the veterans among your Imbeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imbeau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Imbeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Imbeau in 1970 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imbeau 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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