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Boehl Family History

Boehl Surname Meaning

German (Böhl): variant of Böhle (see Boehle). Compare Bohl.

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


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Where is the Boehl family from?

You can see how Boehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Boehl families living in Iowa. This was about 27% of all the recorded Boehl's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Boehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehl 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 Boehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boehl. 49% of Boehl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boehl women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boehl were Farm Laborer and Folder.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Folder
    50%

What Boehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehl 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Boehl. 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 343 military records available for the last name Boehl. For the veterans among your Boehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Boehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Boehl in 1959 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boehl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boehl 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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