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Boerschel Family History

Boerschel 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: Boeschen, Poeschel, Herschel, Hoeschen, Borstel, Borsch, Buescher

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Where is the Boerschel family from?

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

What did your Boerschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boerschel. 100% of Boerschel men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Boerschel women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Boerschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerschel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Boerschel. 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 79 military records available for the last name Boerschel. For the veterans among your Boerschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerschel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Boerschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Boerschel in 1964 was 73, and 92 in 2001.

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