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Boundey Family History

Boundey 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: Boundy, Bunde, Bondy, Bonde, Bunney, Pounder, Bonney, Mounsey

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Where is the Boundey family from?

You can see how Boundey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boundey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boundey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Boundey families living in Cornwall. This was about 30% of all the recorded Boundey's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Boundey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boundey 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 Boundey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boundey. 100% of Boundey 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 Boundey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Boundey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boundey 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Boundey. 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 52 military records available for the last name Boundey. For the veterans among your Boundey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boundey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1989, in the United States, Boundey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boundey in 1962 was 83, and 99 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boundey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boundey 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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