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Boeche Family History

Boeche Name 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: Bouche, Boche, Bueche, Bosche, Boehm, Boyce, Becher, Poche, Roche

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Where is the Boeche family from?

You can see how Boeche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Boeche families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeche's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boeche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeche 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 Boeche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boeche. 50% of Boeche men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Baker
    50%
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What Boeche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Boeche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeche 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Boeche. 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 124 military records available for the last name Boeche. For the veterans among your Boeche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeche lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Boeche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boeche in 1957 was 36, and 86 in 2004.

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