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Boeske Family History

Boeske 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: Beske, Boeke, Noeske, Boese, Boelke, Breske, Roeske, Berke, Boenker

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Where is the Boeske family from?

You can see how Boeske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Boeske families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boeske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeske ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boeske ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Boeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeske 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Boeske. 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 59 military records available for the last name Boeske. For the veterans among your Boeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeske lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Boeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boeske in 1954 was 51, and 62 in 2003.

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