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Boehnert Family History

Boehnert 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: Boehner, Bohnert, Boehlert, Boehmer, Bohner, Buehner, Boerner, Bohnet

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Where is the Boehnert family from?

You can see how Boehnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehnert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehnert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Boehnert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boehnert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boehnert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehnert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boehnert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Boehnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehnert 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Boehnert. 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 99 military records available for the last name Boehnert. For the veterans among your Boehnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehnert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Boehnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Boehnert in 1967 was 90, and 74 in 2001.

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