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Boenning Family History

Boenning 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: Boening, Koenning, Benning, Boehning, Brenning, Henning, Penning

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Where is the Boenning family from?

You can see how Boenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boenning family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boenning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Boenning families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Boenning's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Boenning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boenning 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 Boenning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boenning. 100% of Boenning men worked as a 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
    100%

What Boenning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Boenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boenning 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Boenning. 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 49 military records available for the last name Boenning. For the veterans among your Boenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boenning lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Boenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boenning in 1965 was 74, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boenning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boenning 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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