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Boogaerts Family History

Boogaerts 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: Bogaert, Bomgaars, Mommaerts, Bogart, Bogert, Boarts, Boogaard

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Where is the Boogaerts family from?

You can see how Boogaerts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boogaerts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boogaerts family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boogaerts's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boogaerts families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Boogaerts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boogaerts 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Boogaerts. 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 72 military records available for the last name Boogaerts. For the veterans among your Boogaerts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boogaerts lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Boogaerts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boogaerts in 1968 was 46, and 68 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boogaerts 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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