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Boorde Family History

Boorde 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: Borde, Boore, Boorse, Boord, Moore, Boone, Bourne, Bode, Borne, Bonde

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Where is the Boorde family from?

You can see how Boorde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boorde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boorde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Boorde families living in West Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Boorde's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Boorde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boorde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boorde ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Boorde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorde 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Boorde. 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 37 military records available for the last name Boorde. For the veterans among your Boorde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boorde lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Boorde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boorde in 1970 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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