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Boun Family History

Boun 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: Bon, Brun, Bohn, Born, Boen, Bou, Bour, Boan, Bun, Broun

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Where is the Boun family from?

You can see how Boun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boun family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boun's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Boun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boun 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 Boun ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boun. 60% of Boun 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
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boun 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Boun. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boun. For the veterans among your Boun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boun lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Boun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boun in 1965 was 56, and 22 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boun 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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