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Boeje Family History

Boeje 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: Boege, Boeke, Boese, Boeve, Boje, Boehm, Boyce, Bolle, Boone, Bode

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Where is the Boeje family from?

You can see how Boeje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boeje family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeje's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boeje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeje ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Boeje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeje 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Boeje. 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 8 military records available for the last name Boeje. For the veterans among your Boeje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeje lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Boeje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boeje in 1983 was 88, and 78 in 2003.

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