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Boenig Name Meaning

German (Bönig): variant of Böning see Boening .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hoenig, Koenig, Loebig, Breunig, Honig, Lenig, Denig, Boni, Moening

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Where is the Boenig family from?

You can see how Boenig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boenig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boenig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Boenig families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Boenig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boenig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boenig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boenig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boenig. 81% of Boenig 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
    81%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%
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Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Boenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boenig 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Boenig. 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 261 military records available for the last name Boenig. For the veterans among your Boenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boenig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boenig in 1962 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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