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Beaubien Family History

Beaubien Surname Meaning

French Canadian: from French beau bien ‘beautiful property’ a nickname apparently referring to the location of an estate.

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


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Where is the Beaubien family from?

You can see how Beaubien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaubien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beaubien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 303 Beaubien families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Beaubien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beaubien families in 1911.
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What did your Beaubien ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beaubien. 32% of Beaubien men worked as a Journalier and 37% of Beaubien women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beaubien were Farmers Son and Servant.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Cultivateur
    9%
  • Farmers Son
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    37%
  • Rentire
    28%
  • Commis
    19%
  • Servant
    19%

What Beaubien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Beaubien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaubien 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 908 immigration records available for the last name Beaubien. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beaubien. For the veterans among your Beaubien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaubien lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Beaubien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beaubien in 1950 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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