Boehmke Family History

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Boehmke Name Meaning

North German (Böhmke): from a diminutive of Middle Low German bom, which in addition to meaning ‘tree’ was also used to denote a beam or joist, so that the name may have been either topographical or a metonymic occupational name for a carpenter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Boehnke, Boehmer, Boehle, Boeke, Boeck, Oehmke, Boehlke, Boehne

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Boehmke Family Origin

Where is the Boehmke family from?

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You can see how Boehmke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehmke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehmke families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Boehmke families living in Minnesota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Boehmke's in the USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Boehmke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehmke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Boehmke Family Occupations

What did your Boehmke ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer and Laborer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Boehmke. A less common occupation for the Boehmke family was Retail Grocer. The most common Boehmke occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Boehmke's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    33%

  • Laborer

    33%

  • Retail Grocer

    33%

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

Boehmke Historical Records

What Boehmke family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boehmke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehmke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Boehmke. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Boehmke. For the veterans among your Boehmke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Boehmke Life Expectancy

What is the average Boehmke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Boehmke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boehmke in 1956 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boehmke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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