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Boehrig Family History

Boehrig 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: Roehrig, Rehrig, Buehring, Hoerig, Boenig, Boehning, Doehring

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Where is the Boehrig family from?

You can see how Boehrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehrig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehrig families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Boehrig families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boehrig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boehrig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehrig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boehrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boehrig. 50% of Boehrig 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
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%
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What Boehrig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Boehrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehrig 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Boehrig. 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 21 military records available for the last name Boehrig. For the veterans among your Boehrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehrig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Boehrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boehrig in 1967 was 86, and 93 in 2003.

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