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Boetcher Family History

Boetcher Surname Meaning

German (Bötcher): variant of Böttcher (see Boettcher).

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


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Where is the Boetcher family from?

You can see how Boetcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boetcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boetcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Boetcher families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Boetcher's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Boetcher families in 1911.
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What did your Boetcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boetcher. 26% of Boetcher men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Boetcher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boetcher were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Maid
    16%

What Boetcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Boetcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boetcher 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Boetcher. 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 365 military records available for the last name Boetcher. For the veterans among your Boetcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boetcher lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Boetcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boetcher in 1950 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boetcher 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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