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Boelkins Family History

Boelkins 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: Belkin, Boykins, Boelens, Folkins, Elkins, Botkins, Felkins, Bodkins

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Where is the Boelkins family from?

You can see how Boelkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelkins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boelkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Boelkins families living in Indiana. This was about 72% of all the recorded Boelkins's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Boelkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelkins 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 Boelkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boelkins. 50% of Boelkins men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Boelkins women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Boelkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Boelkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelkins 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Boelkins. 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 28 military records available for the last name Boelkins. For the veterans among your Boelkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelkins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Boelkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boelkins in 1965 was 73, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boelkins 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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