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Bootsman Family History

Bootsman 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: Boothman, Brotman, Footman, Toothman, Bousman, Goosman, Moosman

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Where is the Bootsman family from?

You can see how Bootsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bootsman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bootsman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Bootsman families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Bootsman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bootsman families in 1911.
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What did your Bootsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bootsman. 79% of Bootsman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    79%
  • Farmers Son
    22%

What Bootsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Bootsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bootsman 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Bootsman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bootsman. For the veterans among your Bootsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bootsman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Bootsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bootsman in 1971 was 92, and 100 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bootsman 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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