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Boesel Family History

Boesel Surname Meaning

German (Bösel): habitational name from either of two places called Bösel near Oldenburg or Lüneburg.

In the south, a friendly nickname derived from Boese with -el suffix.

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


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Where is the Boesel family from?

You can see how Boesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boesel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boesel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 41 Boesel families living in Ohio. This was about 59% of all the recorded Boesel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boesel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boesel 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 Boesel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boesel. 30% of Boesel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boesel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boesel were Watchman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Watchman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Boesel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boesel 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Boesel. 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 381 military records available for the last name Boesel. For the veterans among your Boesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boesel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Boesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Boesel in 1960 was 59, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boesel 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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