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Boenecke Family History

Boenecke 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: Koenecke, Benecke, Brennecke, Koeneke, Goedecke, Boedecker, Beneke

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Where is the Boenecke family from?

You can see how Boenecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boenecke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boenecke families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Boenecke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boenecke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boenecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boenecke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boenecke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Boenecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boenecke 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Boenecke. 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 46 military records available for the last name Boenecke. For the veterans among your Boenecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boenecke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Boenecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boenecke in 1966 was 82, and 89 in 1998.

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