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Boekelman Family History

Boekelman 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: Bockelman, Bokelman, Brockelman, Bosselman, Boelman, Beukelman

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Where is the Boekelman family from?

You can see how Boekelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boekelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boekelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Boekelman families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Boekelman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boekelman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Boekelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boekelman 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Boekelman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Boekelman. For the veterans among your Boekelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boekelman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Boekelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boekelman in 1969 was 78, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boekelman 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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