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Bourgouis Family History

Bourgouis 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: Bourgoin, Bourgeois, Courtois, Berghuis, Bourgault, Burgos, Burrous

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Where is the Bourgouis family from?

You can see how Bourgouis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourgouis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourgouis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bourgouis families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourgouis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bourgouis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourgouis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bourgouis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bourgouis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Bourgouis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourgouis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bourgouis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bourgouis. For the veterans among your Bourgouis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourgouis lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Bourgouis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bourgouis in 1983 was 58, and 66 in 1996.

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