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Boenke Family History

Boenke 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: Boenker, Boeke, Boehnke, Brenke, Benke, Boelke, Bence, Berke, Boone

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Where is the Boenke family from?

You can see how Boenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boenke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boenke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Boenke families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Boenke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boenke 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 Boenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boenke. 100% of Boenke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Boenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Boenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boenke 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Boenke. 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 154 military records available for the last name Boenke. For the veterans among your Boenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boenke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Boenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boenke in 1960 was 34, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boenke 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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