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Boothney Family History

Boothney 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: Boothby, Boothe, Booth, Boone, Brother, Looney, Loughney, Bonney

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Where is the Boothney family from?

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

What did your Boothney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Boothney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boothney 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boothney. 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 53 military records available for the last name Boothney. For the veterans among your Boothney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boothney lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Boothney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Boothney in 1977 was 48, and 56 in 1985.

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