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Boeshans Family History

Boeshans 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: Bressan, Bosshart, Grosshans, Breihan, Behan, Beans, Goethals

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Where is the Boeshans family from?

You can see how Boeshans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeshans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeshans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Boeshans family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeshans's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Boeshans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeshans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeshans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boeshans. 78% of Boeshans 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
    78%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Boeshans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeshans 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Boeshans. 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 32 military records available for the last name Boeshans. For the veterans among your Boeshans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeshans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Boeshans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boeshans in 1969 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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