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Boadley Family History

Boadley 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: Bodley, Bradley, Badley, Bordley, Hoadley, Broadley, Boardley, Bailey

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Where is the Boadley family from?

You can see how Boadley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boadley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boadley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Boadley families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Boadley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boadley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boadley 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 Boadley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boadley. 32% of Boadley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Boadley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boadley were Salesman and Typist.

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Typist
    34%

What Boadley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 989 census records available for the last name Boadley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boadley 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Boadley. 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 73 military records available for the last name Boadley. For the veterans among your Boadley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boadley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Boadley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boadley in 1967 was 80, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boadley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boadley 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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