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Boase Family History

Boase Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Boas English (Cornwall): variant of Boas Indian: variant of Bose

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boase family from?

You can see how Boase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boase family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boase families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Boase families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Boase's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boase families in 1911.
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What did your Boase ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boase. 28% of Boase men worked as a Fisherman and 71% of Boase women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boase were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • Fisherman
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Aircraft Progress Clerk
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Boase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boase 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boase. 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 995 military records available for the last name Boase. For the veterans among your Boase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boase lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Boase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Boase in 1955 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boase 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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