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Boertje Family History

Boertje 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: Bortle, Berte, Oertle, Koetje, Bertke, Berke, Bourne, Korte, Borne

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Where is the Boertje family from?

You can see how Boertje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boertje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boertje family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Boertje's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Boertje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boertje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boertje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boertje. 100% of Boertje 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Boertje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boertje 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Boertje. 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 19 military records available for the last name Boertje. For the veterans among your Boertje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boertje lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Boertje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boertje in 1967 was 67, and 84 in 2003.

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