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Bordeleau Name Meaning

French: variant of Bordelon . This surname has apparently died out in France.

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


Similar surnames: Bordelon, Rocheleau, Rondeau, Brosseau, Prioleau, Bordeau, Corneau

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Where is the Bordeleau family from?

You can see how Bordeleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bordeleau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bordeleau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 604 Bordeleau families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Bordeleau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bordeleau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bordeleau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bordeleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bordeleau. 38% of Bordeleau men worked as a Cultivateur and 47% of Bordeleau women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bordeleau were Cultivat and Rentire. .

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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
    38%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    7%
  • Cultivat
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    47%
  • Revenue
    24%
  • Servante
    16%
  • Rentire
    16%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bordeleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bordeleau 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Bordeleau. 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 436 military records available for the last name Bordeleau. For the veterans among your Bordeleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bordeleau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bordeleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bordeleau in 1956 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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