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Boasman Family History

Boasman 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: Bousman, Bossman, Boarman, Boatman, Bosman, Bowman, Osman, Kosman

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Where is the Boasman family from?

You can see how Boasman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boasman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boasman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Boasman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boasman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Boasman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boasman 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 Boasman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boasman. 84% of Boasman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    17%

What Boasman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Boasman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boasman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Boasman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Boasman. For the veterans among your Boasman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boasman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Boasman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Boasman in 1966 was 78, and 82 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boasman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boasman 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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