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Boelkes Family History

Boelkes 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, Boenker, Berkes, Bielke, Belke, Oelke, Boecker, Boehlke

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Where is the Boelkes family from?

You can see how Boelkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelkes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boelkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Boelkes families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boelkes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boelkes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelkes 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 Boelkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boelkes. 100% of Boelkes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boelkes women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Boelkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Boelkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelkes 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Boelkes. 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 62 military records available for the last name Boelkes. For the veterans among your Boelkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelkes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Boelkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Boelkes in 1971 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boelkes 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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