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Bounan Family History

Bounan 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: Younan, Bouman, Bogdan, Bowman, Bouton, Bodman, Bonar, Bouras, Bunyan

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Where is the Bounan family from?

You can see how Bounan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bounan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bounan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bounan family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bounan's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bounan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Bounan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bounan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bounan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bounan. For the veterans among your Bounan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bounan lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Bounan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bounan in 1994 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bounan 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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