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Boelefahr Family History

Boelefahr 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: Bieler, Bosler, Boller, Boileau, Boteler, Bowler, Bolivar, Bolar

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Where is the Boelefahr family from?

You can see how Boelefahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelefahr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Boelefahr families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Boelefahr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boelefahr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Boelefahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelefahr 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 Boelefahr. 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 1 military records available for the last name Boelefahr. For the veterans among your Boelefahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelefahr lifespan?

Average Boelefahr life expectancy in 1970 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boelefahr 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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