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Boertman Family History

Boertman 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: Bertman, Boerman, Berman, Wortman, Portman, Moerman, Berkman

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Where is the Boertman family from?

You can see how Boertman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boertman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boertman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Boertman families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Boertman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Boertman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boertman 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 Boertman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boertman. 100% of Boertman men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

What Boertman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Boertman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boertman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boertman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Boertman. For the veterans among your Boertman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boertman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boertman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boertman in 1963 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boertman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boertman 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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