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Boac Family History

Boac Surname 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: Boat, Boaz, Boas, Boak, Boan, Boal, Bohac, Boag, Bao, Bean

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Where is the Boac family from?

You can see how Boac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boac family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boac families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Boac families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boac's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Boac families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Boac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boac 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Boac. 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 27 military records available for the last name Boac. For the veterans among your Boac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boac lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Boac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Boac in 1964 was 82, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boac ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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