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Boesewetter Family History

Boesewetter 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: Kiesewetter, Hofstetter, Bessette, Bressette, Boester, Bonecutter

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Where is the Boesewetter family from?

You can see how Boesewetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boesewetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boesewetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Boesewetter families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Boesewetter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Boesewetter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Boesewetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boesewetter 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Boesewetter. 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 30 military records available for the last name Boesewetter. For the veterans among your Boesewetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boesewetter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Boesewetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boesewetter in 1965 was 70, and 79 in 2000.

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