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Boira Family History

Boira 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: Bora, Borra, Boire, Boda, Mora, Bara, Bird, Taira, Mira, Borg

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Where is the Boira family from?

You can see how Boira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boira family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Boira families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Boira families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boira's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Boira families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boira 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 35 census records available for the last name Boira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boira 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Boira. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boira. For the veterans among your Boira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boira lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boira 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boira

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