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Boarn Family History

Boarn 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: Born, Board, Boan, Bourn, Baron, Horn, Bard, Bean, Bain, Bear

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Where is the Boarn family from?

You can see how Boarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boarn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boarn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boarn family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boarn's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Boarn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boarn 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 234 census records available for the last name Boarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boarn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Boarn. 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 51 military records available for the last name Boarn. For the veterans among your Boarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boarn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Boarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Boarn in 1967 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boarn 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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