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Boedeker Family History

Boedeker Surname Meaning

North German (mainly Bödeker): occupational name for a cooper from Middle Low German bodeker bödeker an agent derivative of bodek budik ‘vat barrel’.

The surname Bödeker is also found in the Netherlands.

Compare Bodeker and also Boddicker Boedecker Boedicker and Boeker.

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


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Where is the Boedeker family from?

You can see how Boedeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boedeker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boedeker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 51 Boedeker families living in Missouri. This was about 37% of all the recorded Boedeker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boedeker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boedeker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boedeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boedeker. 35% of Boedeker men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Boedeker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boedeker were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Boedeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boedeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boedeker 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Boedeker. 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 877 military records available for the last name Boedeker. For the veterans among your Boedeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boedeker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Boedeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boedeker in 1961 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boedeker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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