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Boell Family History

Boell Surname Meaning

German (Böll): see Boll.

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


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Where is the Boell family from?

You can see how Boell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Boell families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Boell's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Boell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boell 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 Boell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boell. 20% of Boell men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Boell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boell were Jeweler 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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Jeweler
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Boell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boell 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Boell. 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 480 military records available for the last name Boell. For the veterans among your Boell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boell in 1962 was 66, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boell 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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