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Boetzer Family History

Boetzer 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: Roetzer, Betzer, Boozer, Bolter, Boehmer, Betler, Better, Boenker

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Where is the Boetzer family from?

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

What did your Boetzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Boetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boetzer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Boetzer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Boetzer. For the veterans among your Boetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boetzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boetzer in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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