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Bourbonais Family History

Bourbonais 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: Bourbonnais, Bourbon, Bordonaro, Bourgoin, Bouras, Bourdon, Bourns

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Where is the Bourbonais family from?

You can see how Bourbonais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourbonais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bourbonais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Bourbonais families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Bourbonais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bourbonais families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourbonais 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 Bourbonais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Ouvrire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bourbonais. 100% of Bourbonais men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Bourbonais women worked as an Ouvrire.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Ouvrire
    100%

What Bourbonais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Bourbonais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourbonais 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bourbonais. 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 48 military records available for the last name Bourbonais. For the veterans among your Bourbonais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourbonais lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bourbonais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bourbonais in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bourbonais

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourbonais 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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