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Bourry Family History

Bourry 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: Burry, Bourcy, Berry, Bury, Burr, Bourne, Barry, Borra, Bouras, Noury

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Where is the Bourry family from?

You can see how Bourry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bourry family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourry's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bourry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourry 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 49 census records available for the last name Bourry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourry 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bourry. 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 84 military records available for the last name Bourry. For the veterans among your Bourry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourry lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Bourry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bourry in 1971 was 76, and 88 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourry 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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