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Bourche Family History

Bourche 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: Bouche, Bourne, Buche, Burch, Boucher, Bourcier, Boche, Bourque

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Where is the Bourche family from?

You can see how Bourche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourche family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bourche families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Bourche families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourche's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bourche families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourche 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 21 census records available for the last name Bourche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourche 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bourche. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bourche. For the veterans among your Bourche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourche lifespan?

Average Bourche life expectancy in 1979 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourche 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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