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Boimah Family History

Boimah 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: Bowman, Bodman, Boman, Bozman, Bouman, Bouma, Bosma, Borman, Bohman

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Where is the Boimah family from?

You can see how Boimah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boimah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boimah family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Boimah's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Boimah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boimah 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 1 census records available for the last name Boimah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boimah 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Boimah. 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 11 military records available for the last name Boimah. For the veterans among your Boimah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boimah lifespan?

Average Boimah life expectancy in 1999 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boimah 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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