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Beaulieu Family History

Beaulieu Name Meaning

French: habitational name from any of numerous places in France named with Old French beu bel ‘fair lovely’ + lieu ‘place’. Compare Bolia Bolio and Boulier English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of the places in France mentioned in 1 above or from Beaulieu in Hampshire seat of the Montagu family.

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


Similar surnames: Beadle, Bullen, Beasley, Beaupre, Emslie, Belleau, Beaulac, Belyeu

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Where is the Beaulieu family from?

You can see how Beaulieu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaulieu family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beaulieu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,766 Beaulieu families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Beaulieu's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beaulieu families in 1911.
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What did your Beaulieu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beaulieu. 30% of Beaulieu men worked as a Cultivateur and 12% of Beaulieu women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beaulieu were Farmer and 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

  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    12%
  • Servante
    11%
  • Cultivateur
    10%
  • Journalier
    7%
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Census Records

There are 85,000 census records available for the last name Beaulieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaulieu 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Beaulieu. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Beaulieu. For the veterans among your Beaulieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaulieu lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Beaulieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Beaulieu in 1946 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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