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Boothroy Family History

Boothroy 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: Boothroyd, Boothby, Booth, Balthrop, Booton, Lothrop, Boutros

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Where is the Boothroy family from?

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

In 1940, Farming and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boothroy. 100% of Boothroy men worked as a Farming and 100% of Boothroy women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Boothroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boothroy 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Boothroy. 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 25 military records available for the last name Boothroy. For the veterans among your Boothroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boothroy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Boothroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Boothroy in 1956 was 55, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boothroy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boothroy 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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