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Meilleur Family History

Meilleur Surname Meaning

French:: possibly a variant of Mayeur. nickname from meilleur ‘better best’.

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


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Where is the Meilleur family from?

You can see how Meilleur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilleur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meilleur families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 288 Meilleur families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Meilleur's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Meilleur families in 1911.
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What did your Meilleur ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Meilleur. 21% of Meilleur men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Meilleur women worked as a Journalier.

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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
    21%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Meilleur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Meilleur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilleur 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Meilleur. 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 474 military records available for the last name Meilleur. For the veterans among your Meilleur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilleur lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meilleur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Meilleur in 1964 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meilleur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meilleur 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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