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Bournet Family History

Bournet 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, Bourret, Bourget, Fournet, Burnet, Bonnet, Borne, Burney

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Where is the Bournet family from?

You can see how Bournet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bournet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Bournet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Bournet families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bournet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bournet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bournet 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 183 census records available for the last name Bournet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bournet 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Bournet. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bournet. For the veterans among your Bournet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bournet lifespan?

Average Bournet life expectancy in 1983 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bournet 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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