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Boeckner Family History

Boeckner 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: Boecker, Breckner, Goeckner, Beckner, Brueckner, Boenker, Noecker

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Where is the Boeckner family from?

You can see how Boeckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeckner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boeckner families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Boeckner families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Boeckner's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Boeckner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeckner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boeckner. 100% of Boeckner men worked as a Farming. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Boeckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeckner 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Boeckner. 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 100 military records available for the last name Boeckner. For the veterans among your Boeckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeckner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Boeckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boeckner in 1969 was 68, and 82 in 2000.

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