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Boerson Family History

Boerson 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: Berson, Benson, Bourbon, Person, Courson, Bourdon, Bowersox, Burson

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Where is the Boerson family from?

You can see how Boerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boerson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Boerson families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Boerson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Boerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boerson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Boerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Boerson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boerson. For the veterans among your Boerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerson lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Boerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boerson in 1984 was 94, and 81 in 2004.

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