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Boekhoff Family History

Boekhoff 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, Brockhoff, Bomhoff, Benhoff, Neuhoff, Bischoff, Kerkhoff

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Where is the Boekhoff family from?

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

What did your Boekhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boekhoff. 60% of Boekhoff men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Boekhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boekhoff 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Boekhoff. 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 137 military records available for the last name Boekhoff. For the veterans among your Boekhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boekhoff lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Boekhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boekhoff in 1951 was 21, and 89 in 2003.

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