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Boatcher Family History

Boatcher 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: Bratcher, Batcher, Bottcher, Boetcher, Bacher, Blacher, Hatcher

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Where is the Boatcher family from?

You can see how Boatcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boatcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boatcher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Boatcher family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Boatcher's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Boatcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boatcher 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 116 census records available for the last name Boatcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boatcher 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boatcher. 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 19 military records available for the last name Boatcher. For the veterans among your Boatcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boatcher lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Boatcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boatcher in 1978 was 24, and 69 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boatcher 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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