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Boettler Family History

Boettler 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: Boettger, Boettner, Betler, Better, Boteler, Buettner, Kottler

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Where is the Boettler family from?

You can see how Boettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boettler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boettler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Boettler family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Boettler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boettler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boettler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boettler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boettler. 45% of Boettler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Boettler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boettler were Shoe Worker and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Shoe Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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What Boettler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Boettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boettler 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Boettler. 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 84 military records available for the last name Boettler. For the veterans among your Boettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boettler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Boettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Boettler in 1963 was 71, and 69 in 2001.

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