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Boehen Family History

Boehen 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: Bohen, Boesen, Behen, Bowden, Boehm, Boden, Botten, Boehmer, Bogen

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Where is the Boehen family from?

You can see how Boehen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Boehen families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boehen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Boehen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Boehen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Boehen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Boehen. For the veterans among your Boehen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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