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Boona Family History

Boona 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: Boone, Bona, Boon, Bond, Boda, Booth, Bora, Bon, Noon, Bono

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Where is the Boona family from?

You can see how Boona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boona family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boona family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boona's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Boona families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boona 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 138 census records available for the last name Boona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boona 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Boona. 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 13 military records available for the last name Boona. For the veterans among your Boona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boona lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Boona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Boona in 1967 was 73, and 69 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boona 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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