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Bouchey Family History

Bouchey Name Meaning

French: eastern variant of Boucher and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Bouchey is rare in France. Compare Boushey .

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


Similar surnames: Boucher, Bouche, Bouchie, Bushey, Bouley, Bonney, Boughey, Bucher

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Where is the Bouchey family from?

You can see how Bouchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouchey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bouchey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 114 Bouchey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 79% of all the recorded Bouchey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Bouchey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouchey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bouchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bouchey. 59% of Bouchey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Journalier
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bouchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouchey 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Bouchey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 326 military records available for the last name Bouchey. For the veterans among your Bouchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouchey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bouchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bouchey in 1959 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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