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Boughneer Family History

Boughneer 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: Boughner, Loughner, Bougher, Boughter, Buchner, Dougher, Loughney

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Where is the Boughneer family from?

You can see how Boughneer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boughneer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boughneer families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Boughneer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Boughneer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boughneer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boughneer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Boughneer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boughneer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Boughneer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boughneer. For the veterans among your Boughneer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boughneer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Boughneer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boughneer in 1981 was 77, and 84 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boughneer 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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