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Boja Family History

Boja Surname 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: Boda, Bora, Oja, Bona, Boza, Borja, Soja, Bova, Boje, Boka

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Where is the Boja family from?

You can see how Boja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boja family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Boja families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Boja family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Boja's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Boja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Boja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boja 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 Boja. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Boja. For the veterans among your Boja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boja lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Boja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Boja in 1965 was 74, and 57 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boja ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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