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Boobar Family History

Boobar 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: Boozer, Bonar, Goodbar, Bodnar, Booker, Bogar, Boyar, Bomba, Bolar

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Where is the Boobar family from?

You can see how Boobar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boobar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boobar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Boobar families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Boobar's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Boobar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boobar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boobar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boobar. 50% of Boobar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boobar women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Broker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Boobar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boobar 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Boobar. 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 57 military records available for the last name Boobar. For the veterans among your Boobar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boobar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Boobar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boobar in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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