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Boher Family History

Boher 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: Bower, Bohr, Boyer, Bohner, Boker, Boner, Boxer, Bober, Boler, Boger

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Where is the Boher family from?

You can see how Boher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Boher family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Boher's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Boher families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boher 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 Boher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boher. 100% of Boher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boher 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Boher. 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 282 military records available for the last name Boher. For the veterans among your Boher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Boher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boher in 1967 was 78, and 48 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boher 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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