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Bourt Family History

Bourt 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: Court, Burt, Bort, Bour, Bourg, Bourn, Butt, Mort, Bury, Port

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Where is the Bourt family from?

You can see how Bourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bourt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Bourt families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Bourt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bourt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bourt. 100% of Bourt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Bourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourt 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Bourt. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bourt. For the veterans among your Bourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourt lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Bourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bourt in 1986 was 99, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bourt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourt 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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