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Boatz Family History

Boatz 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: Batz, Boat, Boltz, Boaz, Bortz, Blatz, Baatz, Bootz, Bratz, Botz

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Where is the Boatz family from?

You can see how Boatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boatz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Boatz family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Boatz's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Boatz families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boatz 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 Boatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boatz. 56% of Boatz 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
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Boatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boatz 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Boatz. 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 34 military records available for the last name Boatz. For the veterans among your Boatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boatz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Boatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boatz in 1969 was 85, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boatz 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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