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Boehlen Family History

Boehlen 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, Bohlen, Behlen, Boehler, Boehmer, Bolen, Biehle, Poehlein

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Where is the Boehlen family from?

You can see how Boehlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehlen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Boehlen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Boehlen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Boehlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boehlen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Boehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehlen 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Boehlen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Boehlen. For the veterans among your Boehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehlen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boehlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Boehlen in 1964 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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