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Boffitt Family History

Boffitt 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: Moffitt, Reffitt, Boblitt, Moffatt, Proffitt, Buffett, Morfitt

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Where is the Boffitt family from?

You can see how Boffitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boffitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boffitt families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Boffitt family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Boffitt's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Boffitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Boffitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boffitt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Boffitt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Boffitt. For the veterans among your Boffitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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