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Boeve Family History

Boeve Surname Meaning

Dutch: nickname from Middle Dutch boeve ‘servant’ or modern Dutch boef ‘rogue’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boeve family from?

You can see how Boeve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeve family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boeve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Boeve families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boeve's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Boeve families in 1891.
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What did your Boeve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boeve. 70% of Boeve men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Caretaker
    7%
  • Helper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeve 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Boeve. 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 145 military records available for the last name Boeve. For the veterans among your Boeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeve lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Boeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boeve in 1945 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boeve

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boeve 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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