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Bootjer Family History

Bootjer 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: Boozer, Bolter, Brother, Booker, Botner, Boomer, Bortner, Boiter

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Where is the Bootjer family from?

You can see how Bootjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bootjer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bootjer families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bootjer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bootjer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bootjer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bootjer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Bootjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bootjer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bootjer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bootjer. For the veterans among your Bootjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bootjer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Bootjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bootjer in 1964 was 83, and 80 in 1994.

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