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Boons Family History

Boons 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: Boone, Brons, Coons, Boos, Borns, Bowns, Koons, Books, Booms, Boon

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Where is the Boons family from?

You can see how Boons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boons family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Boons families living in New Brunswick. This was about 38% of all the recorded Boons's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Boons families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boons 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 Boons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boons. 50% of Boons men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Boons women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boons were Manager and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    29%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boons 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Boons. 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 291 military records available for the last name Boons. For the veterans among your Boons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boons lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Boons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boons in 1972 was 76, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boons 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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