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Boesenhofer Family History

Boesenhofer 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: Kelnhofer, Meyerhofer, Steinhofer, Bodenhamer, Eisenhower, Roesener

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Where is the Boesenhofer family from?

You can see how Boesenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boesenhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boesenhofer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Boesenhofer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boesenhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boesenhofer 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 Boesenhofer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Boesenhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Boesenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boesenhofer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boesenhofer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Boesenhofer. For the veterans among your Boesenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boesenhofer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Boesenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Boesenhofer in 1975 was 59, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boesenhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boesenhofer 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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