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Boatler Family History

Boatler 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: Boatner, Ostler, Butler, Bolter, Betler, Bosler, Boller, Blatter

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Where is the Boatler family from?

You can see how Boatler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boatler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boatler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Boatler families living in Texas. This was about 70% of all the recorded Boatler's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Boatler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boatler 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 Boatler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boatler. 100% of Boatler men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Boatler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Boatler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boatler 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Boatler. 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 39 military records available for the last name Boatler. For the veterans among your Boatler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boatler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Boatler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Boatler in 1961 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boatler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boatler 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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