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Boffard Family History

Boffard 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: Bouffard, Hoffard, Boilard, Bongard, Bossard, Hoffart, Bollard

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Where is the Boffard family from?

You can see how Boffard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boffard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boffard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boffard family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boffard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boffard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boffard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boffard ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Boffard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boffard 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Boffard. 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 46 military records available for the last name Boffard. For the veterans among your Boffard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boffard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Boffard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boffard in 1968 was 82, and 94 in 2002.

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