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Boesnecker Family History

Boesnecker 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: Besecker, Bernecker, Bosecker, Biesecker, Boedecker, Boenker

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Where is the Boesnecker family from?

You can see how Boesnecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boesnecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boesnecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Boesnecker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boesnecker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boesnecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boesnecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boesnecker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Boesnecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boesnecker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Boesnecker. 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 4 military records available for the last name Boesnecker. For the veterans among your Boesnecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boesnecker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1982, in the United States, Boesnecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boesnecker in 1971 was 74, and 86 in 1982.

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