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Boorer Family History

Boorer Surname Meaning

from Middle English bourer ‘cottager’; compare Bower Bowerman and Bowring.

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


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Where is the Boorer family from?

You can see how Boorer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boorer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boorer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Boorer families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Boorer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boorer families in 1891.
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What did your Boorer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boorer. 20% of Boorer men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Boorer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boorer were Groom and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Cellulose Sprayer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Groom
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Boorer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorer 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Boorer. 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 268 military records available for the last name Boorer. For the veterans among your Boorer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boorer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Boorer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boorer in 1965 was 66, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boorer 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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