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Boerup Family History

Boerup 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: Borup, Borum, Bearup, Boer, Boers, Drerup, Boerst, Borel, Beer, Boehm

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Boerup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerup 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Boerup. 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 3 military records available for the last name Boerup. For the veterans among your Boerup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerup lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Boerup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boerup in 1976 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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