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Boeckenheuer Family History

Boeckenheuer 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: Beckemeyer, Eisenhauer, Hockemeyer, Moldenhauer, Boecker, Berkemeier

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Where is the Boeckenheuer family from?

You can see how Boeckenheuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeckenheuer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Boeckenheuer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeckenheuer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boeckenheuer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeckenheuer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeckenheuer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Boeckenheuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeckenheuer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Boeckenheuer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boeckenheuer. For the veterans among your Boeckenheuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeckenheuer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Boeckenheuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Boeckenheuer in 1962 was 86, and 82 in 2001.

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