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Boehmker Family History

Boehmker 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: Boehmer, Boehmke, Boenker, Boehner, Boedeker, Boecker, Boehlke

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Where is the Boehmker family from?

You can see how Boehmker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehmker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boehmker family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boehmker's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Boehmker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehmker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Boehmker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehmker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boehmker. 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 7 military records available for the last name Boehmker. For the veterans among your Boehmker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehmker lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Boehmker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boehmker in 1977 was 50, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boehmker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boehmker 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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