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Boekmann Family History

Boekmann 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: Boeckmann, Bermann, Bollmann, Borgmann, Bohlmann, Boeckman, Brockmann

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Where is the Boekmann family from?

You can see how Boekmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boekmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boekmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Boekmann families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Boekmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boekmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boekmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boekmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Boekmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boekmann 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Boekmann. 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 25 military records available for the last name Boekmann. For the veterans among your Boekmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boekmann lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Boekmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Boekmann in 1990 was 82, and 42 in 2001.

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