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Boatsman Family History

Boatsman 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: Boatman, Oatman, Bassman, Bousman, Boardman, Bossman, Boarman

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Where is the Boatsman family from?

You can see how Boatsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boatsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boatsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Boatsman families living in Nebraska. This was about 45% of all the recorded Boatsman's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Boatsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boatsman 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 310 census records available for the last name Boatsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boatsman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Boatsman. 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 96 military records available for the last name Boatsman. For the veterans among your Boatsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boatsman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Boatsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boatsman in 1968 was 69, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boatsman 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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