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Boonshaft Family History

Boonshaft 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: Bosshart, Bornhoft, Boshart, Constant, Bohnhoff, Goodhart, Bonham

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Where is the Boonshaft family from?

You can see how Boonshaft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boonshaft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Boonshaft families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Boonshaft's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boonshaft families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boonshaft 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 Boonshaft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boonshaft. 100% of Boonshaft men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Boonshaft women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Boonshaft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Boonshaft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boonshaft 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Boonshaft. 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 18 military records available for the last name Boonshaft. For the veterans among your Boonshaft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boonshaft lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Boonshaft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boonshaft in 1961 was 53, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boonshaft 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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