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Bourgault Family History

Bourgault Surname Meaning

French: variant of Bourgaud from the ancient Germanic personal name Burgwald composed of the elements burg ‘protection’ and wald ‘power authority’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bourgault family from?

You can see how Bourgault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourgault family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bourgault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Bourgault families living in Channel Islands. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bourgault's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Bourgault families in 1891.
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What did your Bourgault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bourgault. 18% of Bourgault men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bourgault women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bourgault were Farmer and Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

What Bourgault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bourgault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourgault 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Bourgault. 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 987 military records available for the last name Bourgault. For the veterans among your Bourgault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourgault lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bourgault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bourgault in 1956 was 16, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourgault 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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