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Boelz Family History

Boelz 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: Goelz, Belz, Bolz, Boell, Voelz, Bell, Borel, Boehm, Bold, Bolle

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Where is the Boelz family from?

You can see how Boelz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boelz family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boelz's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Boelz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boelz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boelz. 50% of Boelz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Boelz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Boelz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelz 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Boelz. 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 94 military records available for the last name Boelz. For the veterans among your Boelz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Boelz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boelz in 1972 was 69, and 90 in 2002.

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