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Bourret Name Meaning

Altered form of French Bourré: from the ancient Germanic personal name Bodrad composed of the elements bod ‘messenger’ and rad ‘counsel’. French: derivative of bourre ‘coarse untreated wool’ or of bure ‘frieze’ probably used as an occupational name for a manufacturer of or dealer in wool or frieze. French (Massif Central): nickname from the archaic word borret ‘young bull’.

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


Similar surnames: Bourget, Barre, Bourne, Court, Fournet, Boutet, Borre, Goulet

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Where is the Bourret family from?

You can see how Bourret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourret family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourret families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Bourret families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bourret's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bourret families in 1891.
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What did your Bourret ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bourret. 35% of Bourret men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Bourret women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bourret were Gerant 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    35%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    15%
  • Comptable
    10%
  • Gerant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bourret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourret 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Bourret. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 637 military records available for the last name Bourret. For the veterans among your Bourret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourret lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bourret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bourret in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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