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Baudry Name Meaning

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements bald ‘bold’ + rīc ‘powerful’. Compare Bowdry . Altered form of French Beaudry a variant of 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Baldry, Beaudry, Bauer, Bury, Barry, Audrey, Aubry, Autry, Baldy

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Where is the Baudry family from?

You can see how Baudry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baudry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baudry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Baudry families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Baudry's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Baudry families in 1840.
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What did your Baudry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baudry. 20% of Baudry men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Baudry women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baudry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baudry 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Baudry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 317 military records available for the last name Baudry. For the veterans among your Baudry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baudry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Baudry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Baudry in 1966 was 68, and 55 in 2003.

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