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Boarts Family History

Boarts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bortz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boarts family from?

You can see how Boarts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boarts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boarts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Boarts families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boarts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boarts families in 1891.
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What did your Boarts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boarts. 25% of Boarts men worked as a Laborer and 55% of Boarts women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boarts were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    55%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boarts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boarts 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Boarts. 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 303 military records available for the last name Boarts. For the veterans among your Boarts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boarts lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Boarts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boarts in 1960 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boarts 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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