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Boeres Family History

Boeres 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: Bores, Beres, Boers, Goeres, Borel, Boris, Boros, Torres, Borges

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Where is the Boeres family from?

You can see how Boeres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeres family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boeres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Boeres families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeres's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Boeres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeres ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Boeres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeres 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Boeres. 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 12 military records available for the last name Boeres. For the veterans among your Boeres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeres lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Boeres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Boeres in 1971 was 88, and 70 in 2000.

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