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Boecher Family History

Boecher Name 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: Becher, Brecher, Boucher, Koecher, Boecker, Beecher, Blecher

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Where is the Boecher family from?

You can see how Boecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boecher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Boecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Boecher families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Boecher's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Boecher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boecher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boecher. 24% of Boecher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boecher women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Boecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boecher 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Boecher. 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 231 military records available for the last name Boecher. For the veterans among your Boecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boecher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Boecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Boecher in 1960 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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