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Boudwin Family History

Boudwin 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: Boudoin, Baldwin, Budin, Bodin, Boutin, Bouldin, Bodkin, Loudin

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Where is the Boudwin family from?

You can see how Boudwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boudwin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boudwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Boudwin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 68% of all the recorded Boudwin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boudwin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boudwin 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 Boudwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boudwin. 60% of Boudwin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Boudwin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boudwin were Erector and Laundress.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farm Laber
    20%
  • Erector
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%

What Boudwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Boudwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boudwin 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Boudwin. 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 305 military records available for the last name Boudwin. For the veterans among your Boudwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boudwin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Boudwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boudwin in 1953 was 35, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boudwin 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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