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Bourde Family History

Bourde 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: Bourne, Borde, Bourdo, Bourke, Bunde, Burden, Bode, Borne, Bouras

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Where is the Bourde family from?

You can see how Bourde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourde family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourde families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Bourde families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourde's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Bourde families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourde 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 Bourde ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Bourde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourde 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Bourde. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bourde. For the veterans among your Bourde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourde lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Bourde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bourde in 1974 was 74, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bourde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourde 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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