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Boeholt Family History

Boeholt 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, Rosholt, Bockholt, Boehl, Boehm, Boehmer, Holt, Bolt, Biehle

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Boeholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeholt 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Boeholt. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Boeholt. For the veterans among your Boeholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeholt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Boeholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boeholt in 1977 was 64, and 86 in 2000.

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