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Boecklen Family History

Boecklen 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: Beckley, Boecker, Beckler, Boeckman, Becken, Boeckel, Beckles

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Where is the Boecklen family from?

You can see how Boecklen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boecklen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Boecklen families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Boecklen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boecklen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boecklen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boecklen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Boecklen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boecklen 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Boecklen. 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 70 military records available for the last name Boecklen. For the veterans among your Boecklen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boecklen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Boecklen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boecklen in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2002.

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