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Boasa Family History

Boasa 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: Basa, Boas, Boast, Borsa, Boase, Boda, Bara, Baba, Bass, Rosa

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Where is the Boasa family from?

You can see how Boasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boasa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boasa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Boasa families living in Kansas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Boasa's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Boasa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boasa 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 100 census records available for the last name Boasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boasa 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Boasa. 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 11 military records available for the last name Boasa. For the veterans among your Boasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boasa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Boasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Boasa in 1964 was 72, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boasa 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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