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Boelens Family History

Boelens Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Boele from a shortened ancient Germanic personal name containing the element bald ‘bold’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boelens family from?

You can see how Boelens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Boelens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Boelens families living in Middlesex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Boelens's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Boelens families in 1891.
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What did your Boelens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boelens. 100% of Boelens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Boelens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelens 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Boelens. 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 233 military records available for the last name Boelens. For the veterans among your Boelens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelens lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Boelens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boelens in 1957 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boelens 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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