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Boeckl Family History

Boeckl 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, Boeckel, Beck, Bock, Bobeck, Boegel, Borck, Boock, Boecker

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Where is the Boeckl family from?

You can see how Boeckl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeckl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boeckl families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boeckl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boeckl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeckl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeckl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Boeckl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeckl 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Boeckl. 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 16 military records available for the last name Boeckl. For the veterans among your Boeckl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeckl lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Boeckl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boeckl in 1970 was 87, and 100 in 2002.

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