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Bournes Family History

Bournes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bourne with plural or post-medieval exrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bournes family from?

You can see how Bournes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bournes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bournes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Bournes families living in New Brunswick. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bournes's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Bournes families in 1911.
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What did your Bournes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bournes. 60% of Bournes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bournes women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Fireman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bournes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bournes 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Bournes. 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 162 military records available for the last name Bournes. For the veterans among your Bournes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bournes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bournes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bournes in 1967 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bournes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bournes 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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