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Boehlert Name Meaning

German (Böhlert): variant of Böhler (see Boehler ).

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


Similar surnames: Bohler, Boehler, Boehner, Woehler, Gehlert, Baehler, Boehle, Biehler

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Where is the Boehlert family from?

You can see how Boehlert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehlert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehlert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Boehlert family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Boehlert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boehlert families in 1911.
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What did your Boehlert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Policeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boehlert. 50% of Boehlert men worked as a Policeman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Policeman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Boehlert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Boehlert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehlert 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Boehlert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 151 military records available for the last name Boehlert. For the veterans among your Boehlert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehlert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boehlert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boehlert in 1964 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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