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Guilbeault Family History

Guilbeault Surname Meaning

French: variant of Guilbault and in North America (also) an altered form of this. This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Guilbeault family from?

You can see how Guilbeault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guilbeault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Guilbeault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 362 Guilbeault families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Guilbeault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Guilbeault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guilbeault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guilbeault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Tudiant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Guilbeault. 24% of Guilbeault men worked as a Journalier and 60% of Guilbeault women worked as a Tudiant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guilbeault were Chauffeur 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

  • Journalier
    24%
  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tudiant
    60%
  • Revenue
    40%

What Guilbeault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Guilbeault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guilbeault 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Guilbeault. 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 521 military records available for the last name Guilbeault. For the veterans among your Guilbeault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guilbeault lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Guilbeault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Guilbeault in 1961 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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