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Boardner Family History

Boardner 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: Bordner, Bodner, Bradner, Lardner, Cordner, Borner, Baldner, Boerner

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Where is the Boardner family from?

You can see how Boardner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boardner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boardner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Boardner families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boardner's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Boardner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boardner 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 460 census records available for the last name Boardner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boardner 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Boardner. 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 19 military records available for the last name Boardner. For the veterans among your Boardner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boardner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boardner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boardner in 1966 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boardner 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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