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Boern Family History

Boern 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: Born, Boen, Bern, Boer, Boers, Bourn, Horn, Bean, Beer, Boehm

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Where is the Boern family from?

You can see how Boern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boern family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boern family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boern's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Boern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boern 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 188 census records available for the last name Boern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boern 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Boern. 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 26 military records available for the last name Boern. For the veterans among your Boern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boern lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Boern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boern in 1964 was 57, and 86 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boern 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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