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Boudon Family History

Boudon 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: Bouton, Bourdon, Boudoin, Bordon, Boldon, Loudon, Bogdon, Gordon

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Where is the Boudon family from?

You can see how Boudon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boudon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boudon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Boudon families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Boudon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Boudon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boudon 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 Boudon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boudon. 50% of Boudon women worked as a Salesman.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Boudon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Boudon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boudon 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Boudon. 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 85 military records available for the last name Boudon. For the veterans among your Boudon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boudon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Boudon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Boudon in 1967 was 83, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boudon 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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