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Boorett Family History

Boorett 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: Brett, Barrett, Boortz, Berrett, Boore, Boyett, Bobbett, Bonnett

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Where is the Boorett family from?

You can see how Boorett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boorett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Boorett families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boorett's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Boorett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Boorett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boorett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Boorett. For the veterans among your Boorett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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