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Bouder Family History

Bouder Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Bauder. Breton (mainly Le Bouder): derivative of boudal ‘to blow a horn’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a herald or of the root boud ‘buzzing humming’ hence perhaps a nickname for an annoying person.

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


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Where is the Bouder family from?

You can see how Bouder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bouder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bouder families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bouder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bouder families in 1891.
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What did your Bouder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bouder. 45% of Bouder men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Bouder women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bouder were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bouder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouder 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Bouder. 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 299 military records available for the last name Bouder. For the veterans among your Bouder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouder lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Bouder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bouder in 1960 was 29, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouder ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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