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Boentje Family History

Boentje 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: Bentle, Bente, Koetje, Bonte, Conte, Bence, Boone, Brent, Boynton

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Where is the Boentje family from?

You can see how Boentje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boentje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boentje family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Boentje's in USA. California had the highest population of Boentje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boentje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Boentje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boentje 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Boentje. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boentje. For the veterans among your Boentje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boentje lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Boentje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boentje in 1965 was 76, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boentje

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boentje 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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