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Boelema Family History

Boelema 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: Boerema, Boleman, Boelman, Boelens, Bonnema, Boersma, Boersema

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Boelema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelema 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Boelema. 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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There are 36 military records available for the last name Boelema. For the veterans among your Boelema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelema lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Boelema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boelema in 1958 was 56, and 84 in 2003.

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