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Boffman Family History

Boffman 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: Roffman, Hoffman, Goffman, Koffman, Coffman, Bowman, Hoffmann, Bodman

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Where is the Boffman family from?

You can see how Boffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boffman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boffman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Boffman families living in Indiana. This was about 24% of all the recorded Boffman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Boffman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boffman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boffman. 25% of Boffman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boffman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boffman 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Boffman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 230 military records available for the last name Boffman. For the veterans among your Boffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boffman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Boffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boffman in 1964 was 65, and 98 in 2002.

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