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Bousguet Family History

Bousguet 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: Bousquet, Bouquet, Bourget, Bogue, Bourret, Bourque, Fouquet, Busque

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Where is the Bousguet family from?

You can see how Bousguet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bousguet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bousguet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bousguet family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bousguet's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bousguet families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Bousguet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bousguet 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bousguet. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bousguet. For the veterans among your Bousguet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bousguet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bousguet 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bousguet

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