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Bourgea Family History

Bourgea 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: Bourget, Burger, Bourne, Borges, Burge, Borger, Borge, Boerger

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Where is the Bourgea family from?

You can see how Bourgea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourgea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourgea families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Bourgea family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourgea's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Bourgea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourgea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bourgea ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Bourgea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourgea 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bourgea. 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 59 military records available for the last name Bourgea. For the veterans among your Bourgea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourgea lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Bourgea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bourgea in 1971 was 69, and 71 in 2001.

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