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Bouger Family History

Bouger 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: Bolger, Borger, Boger, Bouler, Bouyer, Bougher, Gouger, Boeger, Bauer

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Where is the Bouger family from?

You can see how Bouger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bouger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Bouger families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bouger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bouger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouger 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 Bouger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bouger. 100% of Bouger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bouger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Bouger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouger 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Bouger. 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 71 military records available for the last name Bouger. For the veterans among your Bouger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Bouger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bouger in 1974 was 63, and 33 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bouger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouger 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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