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Boeklen Family History

Boeklen 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: Bolen, Boehle, Bohlen, Behlen, Belen, Boeke, Bielen, Boyken, Boeker

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Where is the Boeklen family from?

You can see how Boeklen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeklen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeklen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Boeklen families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeklen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Boeklen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Boeklen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeklen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Boeklen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Boeklen. For the veterans among your Boeklen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeklen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Boeklen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boeklen in 1968 was 88, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boeklen 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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