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Boeman Family History

Boeman 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: Bowman, Bodman, Goeman, Beeman, Boman, Beman, Boseman, Boleman

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Where is the Boeman family from?

You can see how Boeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boeman family living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boeman's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Boeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeman 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 Boeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boeman. 50% of Boeman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Boeman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boeman were Lawyer and Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Lawyer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Boeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Boeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeman 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Boeman. 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 130 military records available for the last name Boeman. For the veterans among your Boeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Boeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boeman in 1964 was 73, and 103 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boeman 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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