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Boelger Family History

Boelger 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: Bolger, Belger, Boerger, Boelter, Boeger, Berger, Bolter, Bieler

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Where is the Boelger family from?

You can see how Boelger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boelger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Boelger families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boelger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boelger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Boelger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelger 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Boelger. 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 7 military records available for the last name Boelger. For the veterans among your Boelger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Boelger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boelger in 1966 was 68, and 81 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boelger 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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