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Boedefeld Family History

Boedefeld 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: Bielefeld, Benefield, Boedeker, Bergfeld, Huenefeld, Bernfeld

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Where is the Boedefeld family from?

You can see how Boedefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boedefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boedefeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Boedefeld families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boedefeld's in USA. California had the highest population of Boedefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boedefeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boedefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boedefeld. 60% of Boedefeld men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Boatbuilder
    40%

What Boedefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Boedefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boedefeld 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Boedefeld. 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 46 military records available for the last name Boedefeld. For the veterans among your Boedefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boedefeld lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Boedefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Boedefeld in 1971 was 84, and 37 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boedefeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boedefeld 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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