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Bourn Family History

Bourn Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Bourne.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bourn family from?

You can see how Bourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bourn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 74 Bourn families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Bourn's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bourn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourn 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 Bourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bourn. 24% of Bourn men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Bourn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bourn were Farm Labourer (general) and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Stoneware Manufacturer
    10%
  • Dock Labourer
    10%
  • Farm Labourer (general)
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Bourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Bourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bourn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bourn. For the veterans among your Bourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bourn in 1944 was 23, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bourn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourn 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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