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Boes Family History

Boes Surname Meaning

German (also Bös): variant of Böse (see Boese). This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

Dutch: from the ancient Germanic personal name Boso based on the element bōs ‘bad evil wild angry’.

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


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Where is the Boes family from?

You can see how Boes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Boes families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boes families in 1891.
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What did your Boes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boes. 100% of Boes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Boes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Boes. For the veterans among your Boes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Boes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boes in 1956 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boes 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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