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Boentgen Family History

Boentgen 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: Bestgen, Bentsen, Bentzen, Boettger, Botten, Boynton, Bentley, Bogen

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Where is the Boentgen family from?

You can see how Boentgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boentgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boentgen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Boentgen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Boentgen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boentgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boentgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Boentgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boentgen 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Boentgen. 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 55 military records available for the last name Boentgen. For the veterans among your Boentgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boentgen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Boentgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Boentgen in 1958 was 54, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boentgen 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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