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Boeldt Family History

Boeldt 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: Boldt, Bold, Bolt, Belt, Hofeldt, Bendt, Bolda, Beld, Boerst, Bolds

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Where is the Boeldt family from?

You can see how Boeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Boeldt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Boeldt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Boeldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boeldt. 39% of Boeldt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boeldt women worked as a Telephone Operator. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%
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What Boeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Boeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeldt 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Boeldt. 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 127 military records available for the last name Boeldt. For the veterans among your Boeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeldt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boeldt in 1966 was 76, and 95 in 2004.

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