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Vadeboncoeur Family History

Vadeboncoeur Surname Meaning

French Canadian: soldier's name from French va de bon coeur meaning literally ‘go with good heart’ and interpreted as ‘go bravely’.

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


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Where is the Vadeboncoeur family from?

You can see how Vadeboncoeur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vadeboncoeur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vadeboncoeur families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 175 Vadeboncoeur families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Vadeboncoeur's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vadeboncoeur families in 1911.
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What did your Vadeboncoeur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vadeboncoeur. 57% of Vadeboncoeur men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Vadeboncoeur women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vadeboncoeur were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    57%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Fisherman
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Sales Lady
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vadeboncoeur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vadeboncoeur 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Vadeboncoeur. 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 261 military records available for the last name Vadeboncoeur. For the veterans among your Vadeboncoeur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vadeboncoeur lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vadeboncoeur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vadeboncoeur in 1962 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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