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Boehlein Family History

Boehlein 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: Poehlein, Boehnlein, Boehle, Bohlen, Behlen, Boehler, Koehnlein

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Where is the Boehlein family from?

You can see how Boehlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Boehlein families living in Kentucky. This was about 63% of all the recorded Boehlein's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Boehlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boehlein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Boehlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehlein 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Boehlein. 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 33 military records available for the last name Boehlein. For the veterans among your Boehlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehlein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Boehlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boehlein in 1966 was 58, and 83 in 1995.

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