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Boettge Family History

Boettge 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: Boettger, Botte, Boege, Boyette, Goette, Boutte, Roettger, Bottger

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Where is the Boettge family from?

You can see how Boettge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boettge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boettge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Boettge families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Boettge's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boettge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boettge 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 159 census records available for the last name Boettge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boettge 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Boettge. 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 86 military records available for the last name Boettge. For the veterans among your Boettge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boettge lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Boettge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boettge in 1968 was 85, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boettge 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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