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Boolman Family History

Boolman 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: Boelman, Bookman, Woolman, Bollman, Bolman, Bohlman, Coolman, Boorman

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Where is the Boolman family from?

You can see how Boolman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boolman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boolman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boolman family living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boolman's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Boolman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boolman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Boolman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boolman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Boolman. 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 67 military records available for the last name Boolman. For the veterans among your Boolman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boolman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boolman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boolman in 1966 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boolman 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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