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Boesker Family History

Boesker 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: Boenker, Boecker, Boeker, Boester, Boehmer, Bester, Bosler, Noecker

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Where is the Boesker family from?

You can see how Boesker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boesker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boesker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Boesker families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Boesker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Boesker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boesker 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 Boesker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boesker. 100% of Boesker men worked as a Farming and 100% of Boesker women worked as a House Wife.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Boesker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Boesker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boesker 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Boesker. 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 19 military records available for the last name Boesker. For the veterans among your Boesker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boesker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Boesker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boesker in 1961 was 56, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boesker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boesker 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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