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Boehnke Family History

Boehnke Surname Meaning

North German (Böhnke): occupational name for a grower of beans from a diminutive of Bohn

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


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Where is the Boehnke family from?

You can see how Boehnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehnke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boehnke family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boehnke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boehnke families in 1891.
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What did your Boehnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boehnke. 59% of Boehnke 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
    59%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Boilermaker
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boehnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehnke 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Boehnke. 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 477 military records available for the last name Boehnke. For the veterans among your Boehnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehnke lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Boehnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boehnke in 1949 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boehnke 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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