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Boeder Family History

Boeder Surname Meaning

German (Böder): occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle Low German bodern ‘to wash’. Compare Boder.

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


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Where is the Boeder family from?

You can see how Boeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeder family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boeder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Boeder families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeder's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Boeder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeder 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 Boeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boeder. 30% of Boeder men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Boeder women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boeder 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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housekeeping
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Boeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeder 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Boeder. 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 784 military records available for the last name Boeder. For the veterans among your Boeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeder lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Boeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boeder in 1955 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boeder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boeder 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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