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Boorn Family History

Boorn Surname Meaning

see Bourne.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Boorn family from?

You can see how Boorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Boorn families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boorn's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Boorn families in 1891.
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What did your Boorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boorn. 100% of Boorn men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Boorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Boorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorn 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Boorn. 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 285 military records available for the last name Boorn. For the veterans among your Boorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boorn lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Boorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boorn in 1952 was 43, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boorn 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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