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Boerjan Family History

Boerjan 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: Boerman, Berman, Moerman, Beran, Boran, Bergan, Bowerman, Bierman

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Where is the Boerjan family from?

You can see how Boerjan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boerjan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boerjan family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Boerjan's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Boerjan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boerjan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boerjan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boerjan. 60% of Boerjan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%
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What Boerjan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Boerjan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerjan 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Boerjan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Boerjan. For the veterans among your Boerjan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerjan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boerjan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boerjan in 1964 was 75, and 94 in 2004.

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