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Boesner Family History

Boesner 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: Boehner, Boerner, Boester, Besner, Roesner, Berner, Bodner, Boehmer

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Where is the Boesner family from?

You can see how Boesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Boesner families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Boesner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boesner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boesner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boesner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Boesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boesner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Boesner. 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 46 military records available for the last name Boesner. For the veterans among your Boesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boesner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Boesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boesner in 1977 was 55, and 79 in 2002.

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