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Boorda Family History

Boorda 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: Borda, Roorda, Boord, Noorda, Boda, Bora, Korda, Borra, Corda, Boortz

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What did your Boorda ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Boorda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorda 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Boorda. 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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There are 44 military records available for the last name Boorda. For the veterans among your Boorda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boorda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boorda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boorda in 1966 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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