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Boehning Family History

Boehning Name Meaning

North German (Böhning): see Bohning .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Behning, Boening, Beining, Bohling, Benning, Buening, Bohning

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Where is the Boehning family from?

You can see how Boehning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehning family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Boehning families living in Missouri. This was about 69% of all the recorded Boehning's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boehning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boehning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boehning. 46% of Boehning men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boehning women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boehning were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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
    46%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boehning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehning 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Boehning. 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 311 military records available for the last name Boehning. For the veterans among your Boehning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehning lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boehning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boehning in 1962 was 82, and 69 in 2004.

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