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Boerst Name Meaning

German (Börst): see Borst

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Borst, Burst, Bort, Dorst, Best, Vorst, Oberst, Forst, Bost, Boese

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Where is the Boerst family from?

You can see how Boerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boerst family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boerst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boerst family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boerst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boerst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boerst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boerst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boerst. 37% of Boerst men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Boerst women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boerst were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Chauffeur
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerst 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Boerst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 144 military records available for the last name Boerst. For the veterans among your Boerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerst lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Boerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boerst in 1956 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

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