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Bouks Family History

Bouks 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: Louks, Books, Boris, Banks, Boros, Buss, Bos, Brus, Boss, Bork

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Where is the Bouks family from?

You can see how Bouks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bouks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bouks family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bouks's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bouks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouks 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 137 census records available for the last name Bouks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouks 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bouks. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bouks. For the veterans among your Bouks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouks lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Bouks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bouks in 1986 was 64, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouks 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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