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Boqua Family History

Boqua 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: Boda, Bora, Bolla, Borra, Roque, Borum, Bonura, Bonus, Bogue, Bonta

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Where is the Boqua family from?

You can see how Boqua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boqua family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boqua families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Boqua family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Boqua's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Boqua families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boqua surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Boqua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boqua 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Boqua. 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 Boqua. For the veterans among your Boqua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boqua lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Boqua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Boqua in 1963 was 79, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boqua 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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