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Boers Family History

Boers Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Boer. German (Börs): see Bors.

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


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Where is the Boers family from?

You can see how Boers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Boers families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Boers families in 1891.
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What did your Boers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boers. 67% of Boers 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
    67%
  • Hospital Probationer Nu
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boers. 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 947 military records available for the last name Boers. For the veterans among your Boers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boers lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Boers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Boers in 1951 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boers 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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