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Boonie Family History

Boonie 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: Boone, Bonnie, Borne, Bone, Bronte, Bonde, Bogie, Boni, Bonne, Boddie

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Where is the Boonie family from?

You can see how Boonie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boonie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boonie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Boonie families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boonie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boonie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boonie 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 Boonie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boonie. 43% of Boonie men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Pharmacist
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Boonie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Boonie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boonie 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Boonie. 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 53 military records available for the last name Boonie. For the veterans among your Boonie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boonie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Boonie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boonie in 1970 was 59, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boonie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boonie 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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