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Boory Family History

Boory 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: Boor, Boore, Booty, Boord, Boody, Moore, Berry, Bury, Booth, Bora

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Where is the Boory family from?

You can see how Boory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boory family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Boory families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Boory's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boory families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boory. 34% of Boory men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boory women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Boory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boory 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Boory. 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 46 military records available for the last name Boory. For the veterans among your Boory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boory lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Boory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boory in 1967 was 85, and 96 in 2003.

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