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Bourgan Family History

Bourgan 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: Burgan, Organ, Bourbon, Bourgoin, Bouras, Morgan, Bourdon, Horgan

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Where is the Bourgan family from?

You can see how Bourgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourgan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourgan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bourgan family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourgan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bourgan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourgan 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 164 census records available for the last name Bourgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourgan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bourgan. 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 Bourgan. For the veterans among your Bourgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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