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Boelen Family History

Boelen 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: Bolen, Bohlen, Belen, Bielen, Boelens, Boesen, Bowlen, Boylen, Bollen

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Where is the Boelen family from?

You can see how Boelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boelen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Boelen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Boelen's in USA. California had the highest population of Boelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boelen. 100% of Boelen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Boelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelen 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Boelen. 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 43 military records available for the last name Boelen. For the veterans among your Boelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Boelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boelen in 1971 was 55, and 42 in 2004.

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