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Boensch Family History

Boensch 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: Boesch, Bensch, Bench, Rensch, Bosch, Borsch, Mensch, Moench, Benisch

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Where is the Boensch family from?

You can see how Boensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boensch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boensch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Boensch families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Boensch's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Boensch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boensch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boensch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boensch. 60% of Boensch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boensch women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boensch were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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
    60%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Boensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boensch 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Boensch. 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 93 military records available for the last name Boensch. For the veterans among your Boensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boensch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boensch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Boensch in 1962 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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