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Boelzle Family History

Boelzle 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: Hoelzle, Bolle, Belle, Boehle, Koelle, Toelle, Roelle, Hoelle, Noelle

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Where is the Boelzle family from?

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

What did your Boelzle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Longshoreman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Boelzle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelzle 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Boelzle. 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 13 military records available for the last name Boelzle. For the veterans among your Boelzle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelzle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Boelzle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Boelzle in 1967 was 88, and 74 in 1986.

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