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Boekenhoff Family History

Boekenhoff 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: Bohnhoff, Butenhoff, Dodenhoff, Benhoff, Bogdanoff, Steinhoff

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Where is the Boekenhoff family from?

You can see how Boekenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boekenhoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Boekenhoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boekenhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boekenhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boekenhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boekenhoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Boekenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boekenhoff 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 Boekenhoff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Boekenhoff. For the veterans among your Boekenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boekenhoff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1990, in the United States, Boekenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Boekenhoff in 1959 was 59, and 86 in 1990.

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