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Boeing Family History

Boeing Surname Meaning

North German (mainly Böing): patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Boio (possibly meaning ‘boy’; see Boy 1 and Boye).

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


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Where is the Boeing family from?

You can see how Boeing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Boeing families living in Missouri. This was about 26% of all the recorded Boeing's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boeing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeing 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 Boeing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boeing. 50% of Boeing men worked as a Helper and 60% of Boeing women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boeing were Farm Operator and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boeing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeing 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Boeing. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Boeing. For the veterans among your Boeing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeing lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Boeing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Boeing in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boeing 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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