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Bouhill Family History

Bouhill 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: Coghill, Bothell, Broyhill, Polhill, Cohill, Tohill, Cougill, Boutell

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Where is the Bouhill family from?

You can see how Bouhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouhill family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Bouhill families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Bouhill family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bouhill's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Bouhill families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouhill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Bouhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouhill 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bouhill. 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 military records available for the last name Bouhill. For the veterans among your Bouhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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