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Boree Family History

Boree 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, Borne, Borek, Bree, Borde, Borge, Boren, Bores, Borke, Borre

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Where is the Boree family from?

You can see how Boree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boree family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Boree families living in Kent. This was about 53% of all the recorded Boree's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Boree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boree 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 Boree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boree. 53% of Boree men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Boree women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boree were Truck Driver and Button Sewer.

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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
    53%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Button Sewer
    29%

What Boree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boree 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Boree. 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 318 military records available for the last name Boree. For the veterans among your Boree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boree lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Boree in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boree 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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