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Boel Family History

Boel 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: Borel, Noel, Bel, Boe, Boll, Bohl, Biel, Bogel, Boen, Poel

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Where is the Boel family from?

You can see how Boel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Boel families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boel. 40% of Boel men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Boel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boel were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boel 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 948 immigration records available for the last name Boel. 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 239 military records available for the last name Boel. For the veterans among your Boel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Boel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Boel in 1967 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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