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Boender Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name or nickname derived from boenen ‘to rub to polish’ for someone using a boender ‘scrubbing brush’ to clean the floor or making these brushes.

This is the literal meaning of the surname Boendermaker.

Alternatively, it may also refer to a nickname for someone with a head compared to such a brush.

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


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You can see how Boender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boender family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Boender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Boender families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boender's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boender families in 1891.
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What did your Boender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boender. 67% of Boender men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Boender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boender 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Boender. 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 60 military records available for the last name Boender. For the veterans among your Boender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boender lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boender in 1962 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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