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Boede Family History

Boede 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: Bode, Bonde, Goede, Borde, Doede, Boege, Boeke, Brede, Moede, Boese

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Where is the Boede family from?

You can see how Boede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boede family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boede families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Boede families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boede's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boede families in 1880.
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What did your Boede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boede. 50% of Boede men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Welder
    50%
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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Boede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boede 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Boede. 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 57 military records available for the last name Boede. For the veterans among your Boede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boede lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boede in 1965 was 69, and 94 in 2004.

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