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Boatright Family History

Boatright Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Boatwright.

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


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Where is the Boatright family from?

You can see how Boatright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boatright family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boatright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Boatright families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Boatright's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boatright families in 1891.
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What did your Boatright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boatright. 100% of Boatright 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 19,000 census records available for the last name Boatright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boatright 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Boatright. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Boatright. For the veterans among your Boatright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boatright lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Boatright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boatright in 1948 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boatright

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boatright 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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