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Boele Family History

Boele 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: Bolle, Bogle, Bole, Boehle, Bodle, Bohle, Boege, Boule, Boyle, Boeke

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Where is the Boele family from?

You can see how Boele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Boele families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Boele's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boele 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 Boele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boele. 34% of Boele men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Tree Surgeon
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Boele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Boele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boele 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Boele. 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 83 military records available for the last name Boele. For the veterans among your Boele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boele lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Boele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boele in 1961 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boele 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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