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Boprey Family History

Boprey 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: Borel, Borek, Bodley, Bowley, Copley, Bosley, Bonney, Prey, Boley

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Where is the Boprey family from?

You can see how Boprey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boprey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boprey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Boprey families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Boprey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boprey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boprey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boprey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boprey. 100% of Boprey men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Boprey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Boprey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boprey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Boprey. 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 28 military records available for the last name Boprey. For the veterans among your Boprey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boprey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Boprey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Boprey in 1967 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boprey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boprey 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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