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Boatfield Family History

Boatfield Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from Boatfield near East Leigh in Coldridge or possibly Bootfield Wood in Burrington.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boatfield family from?

You can see how Boatfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boatfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boatfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Boatfield families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Boatfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boatfield families in 1891.
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What did your Boatfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boatfield. 83% of Boatfield 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
    83%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Shop Assistant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boatfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boatfield 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Boatfield. 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 177 military records available for the last name Boatfield. For the veterans among your Boatfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boatfield lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Boatfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boatfield in 1945 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boatfield 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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