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Bourett Family History

Bourett 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: Brett, Barrett, Burkett, Berrett, Burgett, Bourret, Boulette, Burnett

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Where is the Bourett family from?

You can see how Bourett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bourett families living in Massachusetts. This was about 48% of all the recorded Bourett's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bourett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourett 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 205 census records available for the last name Bourett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourett 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bourett. 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 102 military records available for the last name Bourett. For the veterans among your Bourett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bourett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bourett in 1966 was 81, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourett 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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