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Bourgue Family History

Bourgue 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: Bourque, Bourne, Burge, Bogue, Borge, Bourg, Bougie, Bourget, Forgue

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Where is the Bourgue family from?

You can see how Bourgue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourgue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bourgue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Bourgue families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bourgue's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bourgue families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourgue 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 Bourgue ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bourgue. 25% of Bourgue men worked as a Journalier and 60% of Bourgue women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bourgue were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Journalier
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Comptable
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Bourgue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bourgue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourgue 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Bourgue. 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 309 military records available for the last name Bourgue. For the veterans among your Bourgue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourgue lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bourgue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bourgue in 1965 was 86, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bourgue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourgue 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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