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Boesche Family History

Boesche 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: Boeschen, Boesch, Loesche, Bosche, Bosch, Hoeschen, Borsch, Buescher

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Where is the Boesche family from?

You can see how Boesche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boesche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boesche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Boesche families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Boesche's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boesche families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boesche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boesche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boesche. 24% of Boesche men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Boesche women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boesche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boesche 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Boesche. 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 169 military records available for the last name Boesche. For the veterans among your Boesche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boesche lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boesche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boesche in 1963 was 79, and 49 in 2004.

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