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Boatwright Family History

Boatwright Name Meaning

English: occupational name for a boat builder from Middle English botwrythe botwright ‘boat-wright boat builder’ (Old English bāt ‘boat’ + wyrhta ‘wright craftsman’).

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


Similar surnames: Cartwright, Arkwright, Wright, Wainwright, Wheelwright, Bright

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Where is the Boatwright family from?

You can see how Boatwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boatwright family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boatwright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Boatwright families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Boatwright's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boatwright families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boatwright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boatwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boatwright. 34% of Boatwright men worked as a Railway Clerk and 74% of Boatwright women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boatwright were Bus Conductor and Domestic Servant. .

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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 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • Window Cleaner
    34%
  • Bus Conductor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Boatwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boatwright 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boatwright. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Boatwright. For the veterans among your Boatwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boatwright lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Boatwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boatwright in 1941 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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