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Bourguignon Family History

Bourguignon Surname Meaning

French: variant of Bourgoin.

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


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Where is the Bourguignon family from?

You can see how Bourguignon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourguignon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bourguignon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Bourguignon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourguignon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bourguignon families in 1891.
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What did your Bourguignon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bourguignon. 22% of Bourguignon men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Bourguignon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bourguignon were Tailleur and Ouvrire.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Imprimeur
    16%
  • Tailleur
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Ouvrire
    50%

What Bourguignon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bourguignon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourguignon 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 933 immigration records available for the last name Bourguignon. 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 722 military records available for the last name Bourguignon. For the veterans among your Bourguignon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourguignon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bourguignon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bourguignon in 1955 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourguignon 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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