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Boetteker Family History

Boetteker 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: Boettcher, Boedeker, Boettger, Boettner, Better, Boenker, Wetterer

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Where is the Boetteker family from?

You can see how Boetteker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boetteker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boetteker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Boetteker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boetteker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boetteker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boetteker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Boetteker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boetteker 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 Boetteker. 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 11 military records available for the last name Boetteker. For the veterans among your Boetteker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boetteker lifespan?

Average Boetteker life expectancy in 1984 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boetteker 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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