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Boehmler Family History

Boehmler 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: Boehmer, Boehler, Boehle, Boehmke, Boehner, Behler, Baehler, Poehler

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Where is the Boehmler family from?

You can see how Boehmler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehmler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boehmler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Boehmler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boehmler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boehmler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehmler 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 Boehmler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boehmler. 25% of Boehmler men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Die Maker
    25%
  • Engineer
    25%

What Boehmler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Boehmler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehmler 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Boehmler. 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 168 military records available for the last name Boehmler. For the veterans among your Boehmler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehmler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Boehmler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boehmler in 1963 was 73, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boehmler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boehmler 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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