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Boundy Name Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): variant of Bundy .

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


Similar surnames: Bound, Bundy, Bounds, Bonde, Bownds, Boody, Mundy, Bond, Bandy

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Where is the Boundy family from?

You can see how Boundy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boundy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boundy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Boundy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boundy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boundy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boundy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boundy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boundy. 22% of Boundy men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boundy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boundy were Inspector and Housekeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Inspector
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Boundy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boundy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boundy. 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 794 military records available for the last name Boundy. For the veterans among your Boundy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boundy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Boundy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boundy in 1960 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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