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Booren Family History

Booren 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: Boren, Bohren, Boore, Bogren, Booten, Bowden, Borel, Moore, Boozer

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Where is the Booren family from?

You can see how Booren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Booren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Booren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Booren family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Booren's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Booren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Booren 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 Booren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Booren. 50% of Booren men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Booren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Booren 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Booren. 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 41 military records available for the last name Booren. For the veterans among your Booren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Booren lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Booren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Booren in 1967 was 85, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Booren 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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