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Boeneke Family History

Boeneke 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: Koeneke, Beneke, Boenker, Boehmke, Boedeker, Boehlke, Boeke, Boehnke

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Where is the Boeneke family from?

You can see how Boeneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeneke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeneke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Boeneke families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeneke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Boeneke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeneke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeneke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boeneke. 100% of Boeneke 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
    100%
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What Boeneke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Boeneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeneke 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 Boeneke. 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 18 military records available for the last name Boeneke. For the veterans among your Boeneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeneke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Boeneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Boeneke in 1968 was 67, and 89 in 2002.

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