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Boehke Family History

Boehke 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: Boehle, Boehmke, Boehlke, Boeke, Boehne, Boehnke, Boelke, Boehme

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Where is the Boehke family from?

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

What did your Boehke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boehke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Boehke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehke 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Boehke. 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 26 military records available for the last name Boehke. For the veterans among your Boehke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Boehke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Boehke in 1973 was 78, and 79 in 2002.

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