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Boehlje Family History

Boehlje 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: Boehle, Boehlke, Biehle, Bohle, Boehmke, Moehle, Boehne, Boehnke

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Where is the Boehlje family from?

You can see how Boehlje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehlje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boehlje family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boehlje's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boehlje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehlje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boehlje ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Boehlje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehlje 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boehlje. 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 8 military records available for the last name Boehlje. For the veterans among your Boehlje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehlje lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Boehlje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Boehlje in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

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