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Boing Family History

Boing 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: Bing, Going, Hoing, Boring, Bong, Bring, Boling, Song, Rong, Tong

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Where is the Boing family from?

You can see how Boing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Boing families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Boing's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Boing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boing. 38% of Boing men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boing women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boing were Laborer and House Worker. .

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • House Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boing 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Boing. 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 892 military records available for the last name Boing. For the veterans among your Boing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Boing in 1962 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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