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Boohan Family History

Boohan Surname Meaning

from Ó Buadhacháin see Bohan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Boohan family from?

You can see how Boohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boohan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boohan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boohan family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Boohan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Boohan families in 1891.
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What did your Boohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boohan. 100% of Boohan 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 207 census records available for the last name Boohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boohan 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Boohan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Boohan. For the veterans among your Boohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boohan lifespan?

Average Boohan life expectancy in 1992 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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