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Beauchemin Family History

Beauchemin Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from beau chemin ‘beautiful road’ apparently related to the site of an estate or property.

This surname is rare in France.

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


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Where is the Beauchemin family from?

You can see how Beauchemin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beauchemin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beauchemin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 848 Beauchemin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Beauchemin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beauchemin families in 1911.
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What did your Beauchemin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beauchemin. 35% of Beauchemin men worked as a Cultivateur and 28% of Beauchemin women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beauchemin were Cult and Revenue.

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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
    35%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Pcheur
    6%
  • Cult
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    28%
  • Couturire
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    13%
  • Revenue
    13%

What Beauchemin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Beauchemin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beauchemin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beauchemin. 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 Beauchemin. For the veterans among your Beauchemin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beauchemin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Beauchemin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beauchemin in 1958 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beauchemin 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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