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Boomsliter Family History

Boomsliter 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: Bolter, Billiter, Bosler, Bossier, Boutilier, Boomer, Bossler

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Where is the Boomsliter family from?

You can see how Boomsliter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boomsliter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boomsliter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Boomsliter families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Boomsliter's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Boomsliter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boomsliter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boomsliter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Boomsliter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boomsliter 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 Boomsliter. 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 16 military records available for the last name Boomsliter. For the veterans among your Boomsliter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boomsliter lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Boomsliter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Boomsliter in 1985 was 79, and 71 in 2002.

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