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Boakless Family History

Boakless 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: Bayless, Bayliss, Lawless, Balles, Oakes, Loveless, Boness, Harless

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Where is the Boakless family from?

You can see how Boakless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boakless family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Boakless families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Boakless's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Boakless families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Boakless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boakless 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Boakless. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Boakless. For the veterans among your Boakless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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