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Boether Family History

Boether 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: Roether, Koether, Boetcher, Becher, Bolter, Boehmer, Betler, Better

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Where is the Boether family from?

You can see how Boether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boether family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boether families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Boether families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Boether's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Boether families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boether surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boether ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Boether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boether 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Boether. 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 126 military records available for the last name Boether. For the veterans among your Boether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boether lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Boether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boether in 1973 was 78, and 73 in 1997.

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