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Boorem Family History

Boorem 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: Boore, Borel, Moore, Boozer, Boone, Borum, Borek, Boortz, Orem

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Where is the Boorem family from?

You can see how Boorem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boorem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boorem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Boorem family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boorem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boorem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boorem 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 181 census records available for the last name Boorem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorem 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Boorem. 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 70 military records available for the last name Boorem. For the veterans among your Boorem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boorem lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Boorem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boorem in 1960 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boorem 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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