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Bounds Family History

Bounds Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bond with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bounds family from?

You can see how Bounds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bounds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bounds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 70 Bounds families living in Herefordshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Bounds's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Bounds families in 1891.
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What did your Bounds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bounds. 16% of Bounds men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Bounds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bounds were Horseman On Farm and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Gardener
    13%
  • Newsagent
    10%
  • Horseman On Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • House Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Bounds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bounds 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bounds. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Bounds. For the veterans among your Bounds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bounds lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bounds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bounds in 1947 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bounds 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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