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Beaudry Name Meaning

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements bald ‘bold’ + rīc ‘powerful’. Compare Baudry Beaudrie and Boudrie .

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


Similar surnames: Baldry, Laundry, Andry, Leandro, Berry, Bear, Beaupre, Geary, Beadle

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Where is the Beaudry family from?

You can see how Beaudry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaudry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beaudry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 67 Beaudry families living in Massachusetts. This was about 30% of all the recorded Beaudry's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Beaudry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beaudry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beaudry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beaudry. 20% of Beaudry men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Beaudry women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beaudry were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Seamstress
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Beaudry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaudry 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Beaudry. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Beaudry. For the veterans among your Beaudry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaudry lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Beaudry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beaudry in 1951 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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