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Boelken Family History

Boelken 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: Boelke, Belken, Bohlken, Bolen, Boenker, Bohlen, Belkin, Bielke

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Where is the Boelken family from?

You can see how Boelken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boelken family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Boelken's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boelken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelken 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 12 census records available for the last name Boelken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelken 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Boelken. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boelken. For the veterans among your Boelken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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