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Boorom Family History

Boorom 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: Borom, Boros, Bloom, Borum, Bollom, Boortz, Bottom, Broom, Booton

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Where is the Boorom family from?

You can see how Boorom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boorom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boorom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Boorom families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boorom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boorom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boorom 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 Boorom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boorom. 35% of Boorom men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Boorom women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boorom were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Boorom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boorom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorom 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Boorom. 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 325 military records available for the last name Boorom. For the veterans among your Boorom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boorom lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Boorom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Boorom in 1952 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boorom 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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