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Bourbonnais Family History

Bourbonnais Name Meaning

French: habitational name from Bourbonnais a former province in France.

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


Similar surnames: Bourbon, Donais, Boron, Bourgoin, Bourbeau, Caronna, Bobowski, Borba

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Where is the Bourbonnais family from?

You can see how Bourbonnais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourbonnais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourbonnais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 497 Bourbonnais families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Bourbonnais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bourbonnais families in 1911.
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What did your Bourbonnais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bourbonnais. 37% of Bourbonnais men worked as a Cultivateur and 37% of Bourbonnais women worked as a Modiste. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bourbonnais were Journalier and Comptable. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    37%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    14%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Journalier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    37%
  • Nurse
    28%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Comptable
    19%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bourbonnais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourbonnais 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Bourbonnais. 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 427 military records available for the last name Bourbonnais. For the veterans among your Bourbonnais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourbonnais lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bourbonnais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bourbonnais in 1962 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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