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Beaudette Name Meaning

Altered form of French Beaudet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Bodette .

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


Similar surnames: Bessette, Paulette, Beaudet, Boulette, Brunette, Niquette, Bissette

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Where is the Beaudette family from?

You can see how Beaudette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaudette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beaudette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 182 Beaudette families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Beaudette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beaudette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beaudette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beaudette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Sister were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beaudette. 36% of Beaudette men worked as a Journalier and 69% of Beaudette women worked as a Sister. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beaudette were Fils Cult and Tisserand. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    36%
  • Cultivateur
    31%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Fils Cult
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Sister
    69%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Tisserand
    13%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Beaudette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaudette 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 930 immigration records available for the last name Beaudette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Beaudette. For the veterans among your Beaudette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaudette lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Beaudette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beaudette in 1952 was 24, and 69 in 2004.

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