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Bouin Family History

Bouin 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: Bodin, Bruin, Boutin, Bolin, Bouie, Gouin, Bogin, Blouin, Borin

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Where is the Bouin family from?

You can see how Bouin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bouin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bouin family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bouin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bouin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bouin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bouin. 85% of Bouin men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    85%
  • Cult
    16%
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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Bouin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouin 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Bouin. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bouin. For the veterans among your Bouin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1980, in the United States, Bouin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Bouin in 1962 was 91, and 89 in 1980.

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