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Bricault Family History

Bricault Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Baribault, Brault, Breault, Brickel, Bault, Brickell, Brickle

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Where is the Bricault family from?

You can see how Bricault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bricault family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bricault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 11 Bricault families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bricault's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bricault families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bricault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bricault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bricault. 50% of Bricault men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bricault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bricault 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Bricault. 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 113 military records available for the last name Bricault. For the veterans among your Bricault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bricault lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bricault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bricault in 1959 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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