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Boeckholt Family History

Boeckholt 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: Bockholt, Rockholt, Rockhold, Bookhout, Buckhout, Bockhorst

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Where is the Boeckholt family from?

You can see how Boeckholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeckholt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boeckholt families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeckholt's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Boeckholt families in 1920.
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What did your Boeckholt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Boeckholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeckholt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Boeckholt. 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 37 military records available for the last name Boeckholt. For the veterans among your Boeckholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeckholt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Boeckholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boeckholt in 1963 was 67, and 39 in 2003.

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