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Boekman Family History

Boekman 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: Boeckman, Boelman, Bookman, Beekman, Bockman, Boerman, Hoekman

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Where is the Boekman family from?

You can see how Boekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boekman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Boekman families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Boekman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boekman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boekman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boekman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Boekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boekman 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Boekman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Boekman. For the veterans among your Boekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boekman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Boekman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boekman in 1973 was 87, and 76 in 2001.

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