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Boards in the USA8388th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Board
RichardEvelyn
American naval officer and polar explorer. He was the first man to fly over the South Pole.ClaraBarton
American nurse and humanitarian. She founded the American Red Cross.J.D.
American writer known for his novel 'The Catcher in the Rye.'WilliamHenry
American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio in the late 1800s.SophiaDorothea
Queen consort of King George I of Great Britain. She played a role in the geopolitical events leading to the Hanoverian Succession.Board Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Board' is of English origin.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Board' is primarily found in England and other English-speaking countries.
VariationsThe surname 'Board' may have variations such as 'Bord' or 'Baird'.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of the 'Board' family occurred during various times and in different places. Significant instances include during the European colonization of North America in the 17th and 18th centuries, and during the period of large-scale immigration to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to economic opportunities and other factors.