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Boerens Family History

Boerens Name 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: Boelens, Berens, Torrens, Boren, Bores, Behrens, Bowens, Bourns

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Where is the Boerens family from?

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

What did your Boerens ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boerens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Boerens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerens 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Boerens. 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 6 military records available for the last name Boerens. For the veterans among your Boerens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerens lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Boerens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boerens in 1978 was 81, and 85 in 1996.

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