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Boardsley Family History

Boardsley 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: Bardsley, Beardsley, Boardley, Bordley, Beardslee, Barley, Parsley

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Where is the Boardsley family from?

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

There are 67 census records available for the last name Boardsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boardsley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Boardsley. 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 Boardsley. For the veterans among your Boardsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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