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Boehling Name Meaning

North German (Böhling): see Bohling .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Behling, Moehling, Boehning, Bohling, Roehling, Bolling, Hoefling

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Where is the Boehling family from?

You can see how Boehling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Boehling families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Boehling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boehling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boehling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boehling. 34% of Boehling men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Boehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehling 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Boehling. 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 113 military records available for the last name Boehling. For the veterans among your Boehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehling lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Boehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boehling in 1958 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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