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Boole Family History

Boole Surname Meaning

see Bull.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Boole family from?

You can see how Boole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boole family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boole families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Boole families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Boole's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Boole families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boole 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 Boole ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boole. 28% of Boole men worked as a Builders Labourer and 85% of Boole women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boole were Aero Engine Draughtsman and Barmaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    28%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Aero Engine Draughtsman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Barmaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Boole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boole 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 976 immigration records available for the last name Boole. 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 504 military records available for the last name Boole. For the veterans among your Boole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boole lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boole in 1964 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boole 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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