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Dubreuil Family History

Dubreuil Surname Meaning

French: topographic name with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’ from Old French breuil ‘marshy woodland’ (from Late Latin brogilum of Gaulish origin) or a habitational name for someone from Le Breuil, the name of several places in various parts of France named with this word.

The term breuil later came to mean ‘enclosed woodland’ and then ‘cleared woodland,’ and both these senses may also be reflected in the surname.

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


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Where is the Dubreuil family from?

You can see how Dubreuil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dubreuil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dubreuil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 562 Dubreuil families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Dubreuil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dubreuil families in 1911.
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What did your Dubreuil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dubreuil. 24% of Dubreuil men worked as a Journalier and 24% of Dubreuil women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dubreuil were Commis and Cultivateur.

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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
    24%
  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Commis
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    24%
  • Servante
    24%
  • Mnagre
    18%
  • Cultivateur
    18%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dubreuil. 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 599 military records available for the last name Dubreuil. For the veterans among your Dubreuil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dubreuil lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Dubreuil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dubreuil in 1942 was 26, and 70 in 2004.

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