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Boeckelman Family History

Boeckelman 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: Bockelman, Deckelman, Brockelman, Boeckman, Beukelman, Bokelman

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Where is the Boeckelman family from?

You can see how Boeckelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeckelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeckelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Boeckelman families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Boeckelman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boeckelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeckelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeckelman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boeckelman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Boeckelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeckelman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Boeckelman. 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 58 military records available for the last name Boeckelman. For the veterans among your Boeckelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeckelman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boeckelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boeckelman in 1962 was 86, and 68 in 2004.

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