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Boardwick Family History

Boardwick 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: Hardwick, Barwick, Boardwine, Chadwick, Warwick, Borthwick, Berwick

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boardwick 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 17 census records available for the last name Boardwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boardwick 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Boardwick. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Boardwick. For the veterans among your Boardwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boardwick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1981, in the United States, Boardwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Boardwick in 1962 was 62, and 75 in 1981.

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