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Boeckelmann Family History

Boeckelmann Surname 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: Boeckmann, Bockelman, Deckelman, Brockelman, Boeckman, Beukelman

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Where is the Boeckelmann family from?

You can see how Boeckelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeckelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeckelmann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Boeckelmann families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Boeckelmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boeckelmann families in 1880.
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What did your Boeckelmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boeckelmann. 100% of Boeckelmann men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Boeckelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Boeckelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeckelmann 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Boeckelmann. 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 102 military records available for the last name Boeckelmann. For the veterans among your Boeckelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeckelmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boeckelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boeckelmann in 1966 was 78, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boeckelmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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