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Boeshart Family History

Boeshart 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: Bosshart, Boshart, Bushart, Bossart, Benhart, Beshara, Bosshard

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Where is the Boeshart family from?

You can see how Boeshart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeshart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boeshart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Boeshart families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeshart's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Boeshart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeshart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeshart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boeshart. 60% of Boeshart men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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What Boeshart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Boeshart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeshart 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Boeshart. 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 50 military records available for the last name Boeshart. For the veterans among your Boeshart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeshart lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boeshart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boeshart in 1964 was 78, and 67 in 2004.

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