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Beaupre Family History

Beaupre Name Meaning

French (Beaupré): habitational name from (Le) Beaupré or (Le) Beau Pré names of several places in various parts of France or a topographic name from beau pré ‘beautiful meadow’ apparently related to the site of an estate or property.

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


Similar surnames: Barre, Dupre, Beaver, Beaulieu, Beau, Bauer, Berube, Beaudry, Eure

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Where is the Beaupre family from?

You can see how Beaupre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaupre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beaupre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 612 Beaupre families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Beaupre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beaupre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beaupre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beaupre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Enseignante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beaupre. 23% of Beaupre men worked as a Cultivateur and 12% of Beaupre women worked as an Enseignante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beaupre were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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
    23%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Journalier
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Enseignante
    12%
  • Ouvrier
    12%
  • Religieuse
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Beaupre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaupre 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beaupre. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Beaupre. For the veterans among your Beaupre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaupre lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Beaupre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Beaupre in 1946 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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