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Bardreau Family History

Bardreau 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: Barreau, Barbeau, Jarreau, Gaudreau, Bordeau, Barteau, Jandreau

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Where is the Bardreau family from?

You can see how Bardreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bardreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bardreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Bardreau family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bardreau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bardreau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bardreau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bardreau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bardreau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Bardreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bardreau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bardreau. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bardreau. For the veterans among your Bardreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bardreau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bardreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bardreau in 1964 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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