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Boeckerstett Family History

Boeckerstett 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: Bockenstedt, Beckett, Beckstead, Eckersley, Fleckenstein, Beckert

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Boeckerstett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeckerstett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Boeckerstett. 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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What is the average Boeckerstett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1974, in the United States, Boeckerstett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Boeckerstett in 1965 was 74, and 79 in 1974.

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