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Boaf Family History

Boaf 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, Boff, Boaz, Boas, Boak, Boan, Boal, Bolf, Boag, Bao

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Where is the Boaf family from?

You can see how Boaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boaf family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Boaf families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boaf's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Boaf families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boaf 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 49 census records available for the last name Boaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boaf 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Boaf. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boaf. For the veterans among your Boaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boaf lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boaf 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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