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Bibeau Family History

Bibeau Name Meaning

French: nickname derived from Old French biberon ‘neck of a drinking vessel’ (from Latin bibere ‘to drink’) denoting a heavy drinker. Compare Bebeau Bebo and Bibeault .

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


Similar surnames: Biba, Boileau, Lebeau, Barbeau, Beau, Gibeau, Bebeau, Buteau, Rideau

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Where is the Bibeau family from?

You can see how Bibeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bibeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bibeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 591 Bibeau families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Bibeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bibeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bibeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bibeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bibeau. 37% of Bibeau men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Bibeau women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bibeau were Fils De Cultivateur and Tisserande. .

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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
    37%
  • Cult
    14%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Inspecteur
    17%
  • Couturire
    17%
  • Tisserande
    17%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Bibeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bibeau 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bibeau. 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 813 military records available for the last name Bibeau. For the veterans among your Bibeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bibeau lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bibeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bibeau in 1952 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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