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Boade Family History

Boade 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: Bode, Bade, Bonde, Borde, Blade, Boase, Baade, Bowden, Blake, Bond

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Where is the Boade family from?

You can see how Boade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boade family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boade families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boade family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boade's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Boade families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boade 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 Boade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boade. 100% of Boade men worked as a Miner.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Boade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boade 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Boade. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boade. For the veterans among your Boade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boade lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1996, in the United States, Boade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boade in 1995 was 93, and 61 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boade 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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