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Charboneau Family History

Charboneau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Charbonneau.

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


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Where is the Charboneau family from?

You can see how Charboneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charboneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Charboneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 329 Charboneau families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Charboneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Charboneau families in 1911.
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What did your Charboneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Charboneau. 18% of Charboneau men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Charboneau women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charboneau were Farming and Servant.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Journalier
    11%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Servant
    29%

What Charboneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Charboneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charboneau 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Charboneau. 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 Charboneau. For the veterans among your Charboneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charboneau lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Charboneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Charboneau in 1953 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charboneau 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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