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Boeltz Family History

Boeltz 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: Boltz, Beltz, Voeltz, Goltz, Bolt, Beitz, Belt, Boortz, Bolte, Biltz

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Where is the Boeltz family from?

You can see how Boeltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeltz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Boeltz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeltz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boeltz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeltz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boeltz. 100% of Boeltz 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Boeltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeltz 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 Boeltz. 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 40 military records available for the last name Boeltz. For the veterans among your Boeltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeltz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Boeltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boeltz in 1963 was 78, and 89 in 2001.

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