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Boeckley Family History

Boeckley 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, Bleckley, Buckley, Checkley, Bickley, Hockley, Reckley

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Where is the Boeckley family from?

You can see how Boeckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeckley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeckley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Boeckley families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeckley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boeckley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeckley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeckley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Boeckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeckley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boeckley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Boeckley. For the veterans among your Boeckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeckley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Boeckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Boeckley in 1970 was 82, and 65 in 1994.

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