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Bouchell Family History

Bouchell Name 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: Bothell, Boucher, Bouche, Buchele, Rochell, Borchelt, Cochell

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Where is the Bouchell family from?

You can see how Bouchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouchell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bouchell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bouchell families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bouchell's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bouchell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouchell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bouchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bouchell. 100% of Bouchell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Bouchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouchell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bouchell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Bouchell. For the veterans among your Bouchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouchell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Bouchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bouchell in 1975 was 87, and 74 in 2002.

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