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Boaks Family History

Boaks 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: Boas, Boak, Oaks, Boals, Books, Blake, Boris, Bass, Banks, Boros

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Where is the Boaks family from?

You can see how Boaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boaks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boaks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Boaks families living in Kent. This was about 93% of all the recorded Boaks's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Boaks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boaks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boaks 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 Boaks. 100% of Boaks men worked as a Railway Clerk and 87% of Boaks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Boaks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Boaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boaks 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Boaks. 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 94 military records available for the last name Boaks. For the veterans among your Boaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boaks lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Boaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boaks in 1989 was 97, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boaks 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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