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Boelker Family History

Boelker 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: Boenker, Boecker, Boeker, Boelter, Poelker, Boelke, Koelker, Voelker

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Where is the Boelker family from?

You can see how Boelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boelker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Boelker families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boelker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boelker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boelker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boelker. 100% of Boelker 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 177 census records available for the last name Boelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelker 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Boelker. 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 21 military records available for the last name Boelker. For the veterans among your Boelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Boelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boelker in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

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