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Boehnen Family History

Boehnen 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: Boehner, Koehnen, Boehne, Bohnen, Behnen, Boehmer, Boehle, Bohlen

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Where is the Boehnen family from?

You can see how Boehnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehnen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehnen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Boehnen family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Boehnen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Boehnen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehnen 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 Boehnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boehnen. 75% of Boehnen men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Boehnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehnen 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 Boehnen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Boehnen. For the veterans among your Boehnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehnen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Boehnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boehnen in 1967 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boehnen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boehnen 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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