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Burdeau Family History

Burdeau 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: Bureau, Bordeau, Bourdeau, Burden, Buteau, Barbeau, Burda, Barreau

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Where is the Burdeau family from?

You can see how Burdeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burdeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 71 Burdeau families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Burdeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Burdeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burdeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burdeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Burdeau. 100% of Burdeau men worked as a Journalier. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burdeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdeau 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Burdeau. 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 166 military records available for the last name Burdeau. For the veterans among your Burdeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdeau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Burdeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Burdeau in 1963 was 67, and 78 in 2002.

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