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Boetsch Family History

Boetsch 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: Doetsch, Boesch, Betsch, Botsch, Goetsch, Bosch, Letsch, Borsch

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Where is the Boetsch family from?

You can see how Boetsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boetsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boetsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Boetsch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boetsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boetsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boetsch 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 Boetsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Well Driller and Physical Therapist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boetsch. 50% of Boetsch men worked as a Well Driller and 100% of Boetsch women worked as a Physical Therapist.

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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

  • Well Driller
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Physical Therapist
    100%

What Boetsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Boetsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boetsch 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Boetsch. 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 124 military records available for the last name Boetsch. For the veterans among your Boetsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boetsch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Boetsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boetsch in 1964 was 61, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boetsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boetsch 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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