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Boettner Family History

Boettner Surname Meaning

German (Böttner): variant of Büttner ‘cooper’ (see Buettner). Compare Bottner.

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


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Where is the Boettner family from?

You can see how Boettner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boettner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boettner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Boettner families living in Maryland. This was about 23% of all the recorded Boettner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Boettner families in 1880.
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What did your Boettner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boettner. 28% of Boettner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Boettner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boettner were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boettner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boettner 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Boettner. 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 478 military records available for the last name Boettner. For the veterans among your Boettner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boettner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Boettner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boettner in 1952 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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