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Bourdens Family History

Bourdens 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: Burden, Bourdon, Bordes, Bourns, Borden, Borders, Boulden, Bourdeau

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Where is the Bourdens family from?

You can see how Bourdens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourdens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bourdens family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourdens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bourdens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourdens 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 22 census records available for the last name Bourdens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourdens 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bourdens. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bourdens. For the veterans among your Bourdens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourdens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Bourdens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bourdens in 1964 was 81, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourdens 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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