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Boeckh Family History

Boeckh 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: Boeck, Beck, Bock, Bosch, Bobeck, Borck, Boock, Blech, Boecker, Bech

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Where is the Boeckh family from?

You can see how Boeckh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeckh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeckh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Boeckh families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Boeckh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boeckh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeckh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeckh ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Boeckh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeckh 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Boeckh. 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 217 military records available for the last name Boeckh. For the veterans among your Boeckh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeckh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boeckh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boeckh in 1964 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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