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Boudman Family History

Boudman Surname 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: Bodman, Bousman, Boldman, Budman, Bouman, Bouwman, Bogdan, Bowman

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Where is the Boudman family from?

You can see how Boudman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boudman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boudman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Boudman families living in Surrey. This was about 41% of all the recorded Boudman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Boudman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boudman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boudman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boudman. 31% of Boudman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boudman women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    31%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Boudman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boudman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boudman 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Boudman. 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 167 military records available for the last name Boudman. For the veterans among your Boudman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boudman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Boudman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boudman in 1956 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boudman 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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