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Boatley Family History

Boatley 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: Batley, Oatley, Goatley, Beatley, Bailey, Barley, Bentley, Wortley

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Where is the Boatley family from?

You can see how Boatley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boatley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boatley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boatley family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boatley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Boatley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boatley 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 Boatley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boatley. 75% of Boatley 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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Boatley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Boatley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boatley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Boatley. 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 37 military records available for the last name Boatley. For the veterans among your Boatley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boatley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Boatley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Boatley in 1960 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boatley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boatley 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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