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Booan Family History

Booan 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: Boman, Boran, Boan, Boyan, Bocan, Bogan, Bohan, Boon, Bolan, Bean

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Where is the Booan family from?

You can see how Booan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Booan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Booan family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Booan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Booan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Booan 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 37 census records available for the last name Booan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Booan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Booan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Booan. For the veterans among your Booan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Booan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Booan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Booan in 1978 was 70, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Booan 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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