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Origins of the Boaden surname

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Where do most Boadens live?

In 1921, most Boadens lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Boadens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,150 records for the Boaden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Boadens most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Boaden first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Boadens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Boadens in 1921
Dressmaker

9

Farmers Daughter

8

At School

6

Farmers Wife

6

Domestic Servant

5

Common Male occupations for Boadens in 1921
Farmer

23

Lace Maker

17

Farmers Son

16

Lace Twister

14

General Labourer

7

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