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Boardsen Family History

Boardsen 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: Bearden, Barden, Borden, Boardman, Borresen, Bardeen, Boardley

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Where is the Boardsen family from?

You can see how Boardsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boardsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boardsen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Boardsen families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Boardsen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Boardsen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Boardsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boardsen 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Boardsen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Boardsen. For the veterans among your Boardsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boardsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Boardsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boardsen in 1964 was 50, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boardsen 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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