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Bourdage Name Meaning

French (southern): variant of Bordage and in North America (also) an altered form of its variant plural form Bourdages which is as a variant of Bordages also a habitational name from Les Bordages the name of several places in the westcentral part of France. The surnames Bourdage and Bourdages are very rare in France the former being virtually extinct.

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


Similar surnames: Budge, Bouras, Courage, Bourdon, Bordas, Schrage, Courtade, Bourque

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Where is the Bourdage family from?

You can see how Bourdage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourdage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bourdage families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 130 Bourdage families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Bourdage's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bourdage families in 1911.
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What did your Bourdage ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bourdage. 28% of Bourdage men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bourdage women worked as a Servante. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Journalist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bourdage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourdage 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Bourdage. 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 106 military records available for the last name Bourdage. For the veterans among your Bourdage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourdage lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bourdage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bourdage in 1955 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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