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Boureau Family History

Boureau 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: Bourbeau, Bureau, Boudreau, Bourdeau, Buteau, Bouras, Boileau

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Where is the Boureau family from?

You can see how Boureau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boureau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boureau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Boureau families living in New Brunswick. This was about 80% of all the recorded Boureau's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Boureau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boureau 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 179 census records available for the last name Boureau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boureau 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Boureau. 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 23 military records available for the last name Boureau. For the veterans among your Boureau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boureau lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Boureau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boureau in 1983 was 84, and 100 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boureau 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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