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Boelte Family History

Boelte 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: Bolte, Boelter, Boelke, Bolle, Bolter, Belle, Bogle, Bole, Bolt

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Where is the Boelte family from?

You can see how Boelte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boelte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boelte family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Boelte's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Boelte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelte 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 Boelte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Amp Die Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boelte. 100% of Boelte men worked as a Tool Amp Die Maker.

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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

  • Tool Amp Die Maker
    100%

What Boelte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Boelte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelte 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Boelte. 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 87 military records available for the last name Boelte. For the veterans among your Boelte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelte lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boelte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Boelte in 1964 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boelte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boelte 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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