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Boemeke Family History

Boemeke 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: Boehmke, Boedeker, Boehlke, Boeke, Boehnke, Koeneke, Boelke, Beneke

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Where is the Boemeke family from?

You can see how Boemeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boemeke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boemeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Boemeke families living in Iowa. This was about 58% of all the recorded Boemeke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boemeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boemeke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boemeke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Boemeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boemeke 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Boemeke. 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 19 military records available for the last name Boemeke. For the veterans among your Boemeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boemeke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Boemeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Boemeke in 1959 was 58, and 57 in 2004.

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