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Boardson Family History

Boardson 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: Bourdon, Bardon, Bordon, Boardman, Borreson, Barson, Gordon, Baron

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Where is the Boardson family from?

You can see how Boardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boardson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boardson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Boardson families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boardson's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Boardson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boardson 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 Boardson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boardson. 100% of Boardson men worked as a Manager and 100% of Boardson women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Boardson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Boardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boardson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Boardson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boardson. For the veterans among your Boardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boardson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Boardson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boardson in 1968 was 92, and 78 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boardson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boardson 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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