| ![Show Contents]() Boatman Surname History
- Origins Available:
 England The name Boatman comes from one of the family having worked as a person who was a sailor or otherwise worked with boats. Early Origins of the Boatman familyThe surname Boatman was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Boatman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boatman research. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1225, 1320, 1378, 1397, 1399, 1566 and 1654 are included under the topic Early Boatman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Boatman Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Boatman have been found, including: Boatman, Boatmane, Boatmain, Bootman, Boteman, Botman and many more. Early Notables of the Boatman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Boatman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Boatman RankingIn the United States, the name Boatman is the 4,809th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
 Boatman migration to the United States | + |
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Boatman, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were :
Boatman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Jeremiah Boatman, who sailed to Salem, Massachusetts in 1650
| Boatman migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Boatman Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Mr. Jeremiah Boatman U.E. who settled in New Brunswick c. 1783 member of the Cape Ann Association 2
- Mr. William Boatman U.E. who settled in New Brunswick c. 1783 member of the Cape Ann Association 2
| Boatman migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Boatman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- John Boatman, aged 23, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Surge" 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Boatman (post 1700) | + |
- Michael Boatman (b. 1964), American actor
- Barny M. P. Boatman (b. 1956), English professional poker player
- Ross Boatman (b. 1965), English RADA-trained actor
- Peter Boatman, former British police officer, consultant to the Youth Justice Board
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
- South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SURGE 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/surge1852.shtml
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Boatman migration to the United States 
Boatman migration to Canada 
Boatman migration to Australia 
