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Bourdot Family History

Bourdot 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: Bourdon, Tourdot, Bourdo, Bourbon, Boutot, Bordon, Burdo, Bourret

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Where is the Bourdot family from?

You can see how Bourdot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourdot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bourdot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bourdot family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourdot's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Bourdot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourdot 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 359 census records available for the last name Bourdot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourdot 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Bourdot. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bourdot. For the veterans among your Bourdot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourdot lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Bourdot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bourdot in 1974 was 76, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourdot 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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