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Bourgignon Family History

Bourgignon 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: Bourguignon, Bourbon, Bourgoin, Bouillon, Boughton, Bourdon

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Where is the Bourgignon family from?

You can see how Bourgignon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourgignon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourgignon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bourgignon families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourgignon's in USA. California had the highest population of Bourgignon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourgignon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bourgignon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Bourgignon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourgignon 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bourgignon. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bourgignon. For the veterans among your Bourgignon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourgignon lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Bourgignon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bourgignon in 1976 was 72, and 91 in 1989.

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