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Boarer Family History

Boarer Surname Meaning

see Boorer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Boarer family from?

You can see how Boarer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boarer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boarer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Boarer families living in Kent. This was about 57% of all the recorded Boarer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Boarer families in 1891.
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What did your Boarer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boarer. 20% of Boarer men worked as a Cowman and 76% of Boarer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boarer were All Round Farm Hand and 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

  • Cowman
    20%
  • Farmworker
    20%
  • Farm Carter
    20%
  • All Round Farm Hand
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boarer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boarer 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Boarer. 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 141 military records available for the last name Boarer. For the veterans among your Boarer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boarer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Boarer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boarer in 1973 was 55, and 67 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boarer 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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