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Boim Family History

Boim 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: Bohm, Boom, Bois, Brim, Boie, Beim, Baim, Boik, Kim, Im

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Where is the Boim family from?

You can see how Boim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Boim families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boim's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Boim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boim ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Boim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boim 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Boim. 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 35 military records available for the last name Boim. For the veterans among your Boim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boim lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Boim in 1962 was 86, and 71 in 2004.

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