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Carbonneau Family History

Carbonneau Surname Meaning

French: variant of Charbonneau.

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


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Where is the Carbonneau family from?

You can see how Carbonneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carbonneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carbonneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 490 Carbonneau families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Carbonneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carbonneau families in 1911.
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What did your Carbonneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Carbonneau. 28% of Carbonneau men worked as a Journalier and 17% of Carbonneau women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carbonneau were Fils Cultivateur and Gutrier.

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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
    28%
  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Charpentier
    4%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    17%
  • Revenue
    17%
  • Tudiant
    12%
  • Gutrier
    12%

What Carbonneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Carbonneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carbonneau 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Carbonneau. 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 937 military records available for the last name Carbonneau. For the veterans among your Carbonneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carbonneau lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Carbonneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Carbonneau in 1957 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carbonneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carbonneau 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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