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Boateman Family History

Boateman 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: Bateman, Boatman, Oatman, Baseman, Boseman, Boleman, Boreman

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Where is the Boateman family from?

You can see how Boateman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boateman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boateman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boateman family living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boateman's in USA. Nebraska and 2 other states had the highest population of Boateman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boateman 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 31 census records available for the last name Boateman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boateman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boateman. 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 Boateman. For the veterans among your Boateman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boateman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boateman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boateman

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