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Bordeau Family History

Bordeau Surname Meaning

French: topographic name a derivative of Borde ‘hut smallholding small farm’. It may also be a habitational name from any of the places called Bordeau.

Altered form of French Bourdeau a variant of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Bordeau family from?

You can see how Bordeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bordeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bordeau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 41 Bordeau families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Bordeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bordeau families in 1911.
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What did your Bordeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bordeau. 56% of Bordeau men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    56%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Journalier
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bordeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bordeau 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Bordeau. 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 636 military records available for the last name Bordeau. For the veterans among your Bordeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bordeau lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bordeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bordeau in 1958 was 58, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bordeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bordeau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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