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Boatma Family History

Boatma 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: Boatman, Boat, Oatman, Bata, Bonta, Bhatia, Botta, Balma, Batta

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boatma 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 5 census records available for the last name Boatma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boatma 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Boatma. 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 Boatma. For the veterans among your Boatma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boatma lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Boatma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Boatma in 1988 was 59, and 30 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boatma 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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