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Bourgeau Family History

Bourgeau Name 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: Bourbeau, Bourdeau, Courteau, Bureau, Bordeau, Bourget, Rougeau

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Where is the Bourgeau family from?

You can see how Bourgeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourgeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourgeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 221 Bourgeau families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bourgeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bourgeau families in 1911.
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What did your Bourgeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bourgeau. 24% of Bourgeau men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Bourgeau women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bourgeau were Tudiant and Student. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Tudiant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    34%
  • Tudiant
    23%
  • Commis
    23%
  • Student
    23%
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What Bourgeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bourgeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourgeau 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Bourgeau. 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 118 military records available for the last name Bourgeau. For the veterans among your Bourgeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourgeau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bourgeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bourgeau in 1966 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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