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Boasten Family History

Boasten 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: Basten, Kasten, Botten, Osten, Beaston, Boston, Bratten, Hasten

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Where is the Boasten family from?

You can see how Boasten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boasten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boasten families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Boasten family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boasten's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Boasten families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boasten 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 Boasten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boasten. 100% of Boasten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Boasten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Boasten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boasten 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Boasten. 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 9 military records available for the last name Boasten. For the veterans among your Boasten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boasten lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Boasten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boasten in 1972 was 63, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boasten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boasten 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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