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Boerckel Family History

Boerckel 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: Boeckel, Boecker, Broeckel, Beckel, Breckel, Berkel, Moeckel, Joeckel

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Where is the Boerckel family from?

You can see how Boerckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boerckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boerckel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Boerckel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boerckel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boerckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boerckel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boerckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boerckel. 100% of Boerckel 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Boerckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerckel 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Boerckel. 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 153 military records available for the last name Boerckel. For the veterans among your Boerckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerckel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boerckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boerckel in 1964 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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