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Boudreau Family History

Boudreau Surname Meaning

French: derivative of the personal name Boudier from the ancient Germanic name Bodhari composed of the elements bod ‘messenger’ and hari ‘army’.

Compare Boudreault, Boudreaux, Boudrot, and Budrow.

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


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Where is the Boudreau family from?

You can see how Boudreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boudreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boudreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,427 Boudreau families living in New Brunswick. This was about 42% of all the recorded Boudreau's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Boudreau families in 1911.
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What did your Boudreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boudreau. 17% of Boudreau men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Boudreau women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boudreau were Labourer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Servante
    8%
  • Maid
    6%

What Boudreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84,000 census records available for the last name Boudreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boudreau 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Boudreau. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Boudreau. For the veterans among your Boudreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boudreau lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Boudreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boudreau in 1941 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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