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Bourcet Family History

Bourcet 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: Bourret, Bourget, Bourne, Bourcier, Bouquet, Doucet, Boutet, Bourcy

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Where is the Bourcet family from?

You can see how Bourcet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourcet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bourcet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bourcet families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourcet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bourcet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourcet 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 75 census records available for the last name Bourcet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourcet 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Bourcet. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bourcet. For the veterans among your Bourcet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourcet lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Bourcet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bourcet in 1974 was 54, and 43 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourcet 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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