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Boadwright Family History

Boadwright 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: Boatwright, Boatright, Conkwright, Seawright, Wright, Bright

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Where is the Boadwright family from?

You can see how Boadwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boadwright family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Boadwright family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boadwright's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boadwright families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Boadwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boadwright 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Boadwright. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boadwright. For the veterans among your Boadwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boadwright lifespan?

Average Boadwright life expectancy in 1972 was 25 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boadwright 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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