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Boai Family History

Boai 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: Bai, Boat, Bodi, Boaz, Boni, Bosi, Boas, Boak, Boan, Boal

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Where is the Boai family from?

You can see how Boai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boai family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Boai families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Boai families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Boai's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Boai families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boai 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 55 census records available for the last name Boai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boai 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Boai. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boai. For the veterans among your Boai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boai 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boai

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