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Boudin Family History

Boudin Name Meaning

French:: variant of Bodin a pet form of Bodo a short form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names with the element bod ‘messenger’. metonymic occupational name for maker or seller of blood sausages from boudin ‘blood sausage’ or an unflattering nickname for a big-bellied person. Compare Bodine .

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


Similar surnames: Budin, Bodin, Boutin, Boudoin, Bouldin, Loudin, Baudin, Boldin

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Where is the Boudin family from?

You can see how Boudin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boudin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boudin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Boudin families living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boudin's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Boudin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boudin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boudin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boudin. 35% of Boudin men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Boudin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boudin were Mechanic and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boudin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boudin 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Boudin. 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 232 military records available for the last name Boudin. For the veterans among your Boudin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boudin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2001, in the United States, Boudin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boudin in 1949 was 41, and 80 in 2001.

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