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Boeckler Family History

Boeckler 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: Boecker, Beckler, Boenker, Seckler, Noecker, Heckler, Beckley, Becker

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Where is the Boeckler family from?

You can see how Boeckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeckler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeckler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boeckler family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeckler's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Boeckler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeckler 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 Boeckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boeckler. 34% of Boeckler men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

What Boeckler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Boeckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeckler 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Boeckler. 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 482 military records available for the last name Boeckler. For the veterans among your Boeckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeckler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boeckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boeckler in 1964 was 83, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boeckler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boeckler 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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