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Boace Family History

Boace 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: Boyce, Brace, Boase, Boice, Blake, Black, Back, Bach, Ponce, Place

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Where is the Boace family from?

You can see how Boace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boace family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boace families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Boace families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Boace's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Boace families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boace 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 72 census records available for the last name Boace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boace 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boace. 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 military records available for the last name Boace. For the veterans among your Boace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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