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Boecken Family History

Boecken 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: Boecker, Becken, Boeckel, Bracken, Boenker, Noecker, Becker, Buecker

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Where is the Boecken family from?

You can see how Boecken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boecken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boecken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Boecken families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boecken's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Boecken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boecken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boecken ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Boecken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boecken 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Boecken. 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 14 military records available for the last name Boecken. For the veterans among your Boecken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boecken lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Boecken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Boecken in 1968 was 58, and 79 in 1997.

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