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Boerstler Family History

Boerstler 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: Berstler, Werstler, Boester, Koestler, Foerster, Ostler, Forster

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Where is the Boerstler family from?

You can see how Boerstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boerstler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boerstler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Boerstler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Boerstler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boerstler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boerstler 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 Boerstler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boerstler. 15% of Boerstler men worked as a Carpenter and 43% of Boerstler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boerstler were Minister 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

  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Accountant
    10%
  • Minister
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Comptometer Operator
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Boerstler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boerstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerstler 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Boerstler. 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 221 military records available for the last name Boerstler. For the veterans among your Boerstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerstler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Boerstler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boerstler in 1960 was 68, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boerstler 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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