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Boerum Family History

Boerum Surname Meaning

West Frisian (Van Boerum): habitational name for someone from the village of Burum in Friesland. Compare Burum.

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


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Where is the Boerum family from?

You can see how Boerum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boerum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boerum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Boerum families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Boerum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boerum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boerum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boerum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boerum. 28% of Boerum men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Boerum women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boerum were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Boerum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boerum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerum 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Boerum. 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 326 military records available for the last name Boerum. For the veterans among your Boerum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boerum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boerum in 1964 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boerum 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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