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Boatner Family History

Boatner Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Bodner.

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


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Where is the Boatner family from?

You can see how Boatner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boatner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boatner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Boatner families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Boatner's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Boatner families in 1891.
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What did your Boatner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boatner. 100% of Boatner 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Boatner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boatner 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Boatner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boatner. For the veterans among your Boatner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boatner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Boatner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boatner in 1954 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boatner 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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