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Bourchard Family History

Bourchard 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: Bouchard, Burchard, Borchard, Orchard, Burckhard, Borchardt, Birchard

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Where is the Bourchard family from?

You can see how Bourchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourchard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourchard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Bourchard families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bourchard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bourchard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourchard 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 183 census records available for the last name Bourchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourchard 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bourchard. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bourchard. For the veterans among your Bourchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourchard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Bourchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bourchard in 1973 was 87, and 30 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourchard 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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