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Boffer Family History

Boffer 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: Offer, Coffer, Soffer, Hoffer, Loffer, Boozer, Offen, Bolter, Bower

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Where is the Boffer family from?

You can see how Boffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Boffer families living in Cheshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Boffer's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Boffer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boffer 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 Boffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boffer. 100% of Boffer 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 219 census records available for the last name Boffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boffer 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Boffer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Boffer. For the veterans among your Boffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boffer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Boffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Boffer in 1966 was 69, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boffer 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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