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Boelsen Family History

Boelsen 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: Boesen, Olsen, Elsen, Bolen, Bohlen, Belson, Bolten, Bossen, Bensen

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Where is the Boelsen family from?

You can see how Boelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boelsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boelsen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boelsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boelsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boelsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boelsen. 58% of Boelsen 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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Boelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelsen 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Boelsen. 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 73 military records available for the last name Boelsen. For the veterans among your Boelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelsen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Boelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boelsen in 1954 was 40, and 85 in 2001.

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