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Boughamer Family History

Boughamer 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: Boughner, Bougher, Boughter, Brushaber, Boehmer, Dougher, Boucher

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Where is the Boughamer family from?

You can see how Boughamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boughamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boughamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Boughamer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Boughamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boughamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boughamer 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 Boughamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boughamer. 45% of Boughamer men worked as a Miner and 100% of Boughamer women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Miner
    45%
  • Foreman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Boughamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Boughamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boughamer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Boughamer. 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 120 military records available for the last name Boughamer. For the veterans among your Boughamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boughamer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boughamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boughamer in 1965 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boughamer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boughamer 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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