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Bouchon Family History

Bouchon Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from a place in Somme so named with the personal name Buccius or a topographic name for someone who lived in an area of bushes from Old French bousche ‘bush’.

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


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You can see how Bouchon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouchon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bouchon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Bouchon families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bouchon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bouchon families in 1880.
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What did your Bouchon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bouchon. 100% of Bouchon men worked as a Journalier.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Bouchon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouchon 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Bouchon. 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 66 military records available for the last name Bouchon. For the veterans among your Bouchon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouchon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bouchon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bouchon in 1964 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

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