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Bourdain Family History

Bourdain 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: Jourdain, Bourgoin, Bourdon, Burdin, Boudoin, Bourdage, Bouldin

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Where is the Bourdain family from?

You can see how Bourdain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourdain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bourdain families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourdain's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bourdain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourdain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Bourdain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourdain 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bourdain. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bourdain. For the veterans among your Bourdain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourdain lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Bourdain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bourdain in 1966 was 73, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourdain 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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