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Boelscher Family History

Boelscher 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: Hoelscher, Belcher, Buescher, Boettcher, Loescher, Belschner

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Where is the Boelscher family from?

You can see how Boelscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boelscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Boelscher families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Boelscher's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boelscher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Boelscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelscher 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Boelscher. 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 15 military records available for the last name Boelscher. For the veterans among your Boelscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelscher lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Boelscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boelscher in 1979 was 78, and 84 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boelscher 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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