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Boehrer Family History

Boehrer 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, Buehrer, Boehner, Bohrer, Boehler, Loehrer, Boenker, Boehle

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Where is the Boehrer family from?

You can see how Boehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehrer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Boehrer families living in Missouri. This was about 65% of all the recorded Boehrer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boehrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehrer 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 Boehrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boehrer. 50% of Boehrer men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Fireman
    50%

What Boehrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Boehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehrer 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Boehrer. 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 163 military records available for the last name Boehrer. For the veterans among your Boehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehrer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Boehrer in 1963 was 76, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boehrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boehrer 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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