This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Boeuf family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Boeuf Family History

Boeuf Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Boehm, Borum, Boe, Boff, Bonus, Bogue, Boege, Boen, Borup, Boeck

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Boeuf family from?

You can see how Boeuf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeuf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boeuf family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boeuf's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Boeuf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeuf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Boeuf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boeuf. 37% of Boeuf men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Boeuf women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boeuf were Machinist and Attendant Apareating Nuese.

View Census Data for Boeuf | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Attendant Apareating Nuese
    17%

What Boeuf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boeuf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeuf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Boeuf

Passenger Lists

There are 329 immigration records available for the last name Boeuf. 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.

View all Boeuf immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 808 military records available for the last name Boeuf. For the veterans among your Boeuf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Boeuf military records

You've only scratched the surface of Boeuf family history

Discover More

What is the average Boeuf lifespan?

Average Boeuf life expectancy in 1976 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boeuf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boeuf 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Boeuf family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial