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Trudeau Name Meaning

French: variant of Trudel . This surname is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Trudel, Trude, Goudeau, Prideaux, Buteau, Rideau, Brideau, Pruneau

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Where is the Trudeau family from?

You can see how Trudeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trudeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trudeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,603 Trudeau families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Trudeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Trudeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trudeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trudeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Trudeau. 22% of Trudeau men worked as a Cultivateur and 18% of Trudeau women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trudeau were Fils De Cultivateur and Servante. .

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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
    22%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    18%
  • Couturire
    18%
  • Commis
    11%
  • Servante
    9%
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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Trudeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trudeau 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Trudeau. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Trudeau. For the veterans among your Trudeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trudeau lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Trudeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Trudeau in 1944 was 19, and 72 in 2004.

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