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Bouyea Family History

Bouyea Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Boyer.

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


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Where is the Bouyea family from?

You can see how Bouyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouyea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bouyea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Bouyea families living in Alberta. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bouyea's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bouyea families in 1911.
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What did your Bouyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bouyea. 100% of Bouyea men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bouyea women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Bouyea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Bouyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouyea 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Bouyea. 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 144 military records available for the last name Bouyea. For the veterans among your Bouyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouyea lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bouyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bouyea in 1952 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouyea 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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