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Boorne Family History

Boorne Surname Meaning

see Bourne.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Boorne family from?

You can see how Boorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boorne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boorne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Boorne families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Boorne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boorne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boorne 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 Boorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boorne. 73% of Boorne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • School Teacher
    10%
  • Retired
    10%

What Boorne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorne 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Boorne. 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 46 military records available for the last name Boorne. For the veterans among your Boorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boorne lifespan?

Average Boorne life expectancy in 2004 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boorne 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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