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Boellner Family History

Boellner 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: Goellner, Toellner, Koellner, Zoellner, Soellner, Beller, Boller

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Where is the Boellner family from?

You can see how Boellner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boellner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boellner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Boellner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Boellner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boellner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boellner 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 Boellner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairy Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boellner. 20% of Boellner men worked as a Dairy Farmer.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    20%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Jeweleropt
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

What Boellner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Boellner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boellner 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Boellner. 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 35 military records available for the last name Boellner. For the veterans among your Boellner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boellner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Boellner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boellner in 1967 was 62, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boellner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boellner 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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