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Boason Family History

Boason 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: Boyson, Bason, Beason, Bosson, Bonson, Bolson, Baron, Benson, Jason

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Where is the Boason family from?

You can see how Boason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boason family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boason families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Boason families living in Midlothian. This was about 80% of all the recorded Boason's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Boason families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Boason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boason 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Boason. 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 2 military records available for the last name Boason. For the veterans among your Boason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boason lifespan?

Average Boason life expectancy in 1966 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boason 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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