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Boardnan Family History

Boardnan 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: Boardman, Boardway, Boarman, Bogdan, Hardman, Jordan, Barna, Bodman

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Where is the Boardnan family from?

You can see how Boardnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boardnan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Boardnan families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Boardnan family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boardnan's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Boardnan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boardnan 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 23 census records available for the last name Boardnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boardnan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Boardnan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Boardnan. For the veterans among your Boardnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boardnan 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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