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Boateng Name Meaning

West African (Ghana): Akan name of unexplained etymology. It is the third or fourth most common surname in Ghana.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bohling, Baten, Booten, Botten, Botting, Boeding, Wooten, Boatner

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There are 126 census records available for the last name Boateng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boateng 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Boateng. 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 14 military records available for the last name Boateng. For the veterans among your Boateng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boateng lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Boateng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boateng in 1986 was 50, and 55 in 2003.

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