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Boofter Family History

Boofter 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: Woofter, Boozer, Bolter, Booker, Boomer, Boelter, Boiter, Footer

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Where is the Boofter family from?

You can see how Boofter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boofter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boofter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Boofter families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Boofter's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Boofter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boofter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boofter ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boofter ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Boofter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boofter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Boofter. 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 36 military records available for the last name Boofter. For the veterans among your Boofter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boofter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Boofter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boofter in 1969 was 81, and 87 in 1991.

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