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Boughard Family History

Boughard 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: Bouchard, Bongard, Bogard, Bouffard, Brouhard, Burghard, Bushard

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Where is the Boughard family from?

You can see how Boughard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boughard family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Boughard families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Boughard families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boughard's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Boughard families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Boughard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boughard 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Boughard. 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 56 military records available for the last name Boughard. For the veterans among your Boughard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boughard lifespan?

Average Boughard life expectancy in 1968 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boughard 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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