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Boonhower Family History

Boonhower 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: Boomhower, Booher, Icenhower, Slothower, Isenhower, Boozer, Boone

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Where is the Boonhower family from?

You can see how Boonhower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boonhower family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Boonhower families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Boonhower's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Boonhower families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boonhower 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 47 census records available for the last name Boonhower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boonhower 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boonhower. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boonhower. For the veterans among your Boonhower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boonhower lifespan?

Average Boonhower life expectancy in 1973 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boonhower 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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