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Boorstyn Family History

Boorstyn 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: Burston, Borst, Boston, Woolston, Boortz, Borstel, Booton, Borstad

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Where is the Boorstyn family from?

You can see how Boorstyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boorstyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boorstyn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boorstyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boorstyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boorstyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boorstyn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Boorstyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorstyn 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Boorstyn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Boorstyn. For the veterans among your Boorstyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boorstyn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Boorstyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boorstyn in 1967 was 67, and 82 in 1988.

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