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Boertmann Family History

Boertmann 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: Bermann, Boeckmann, Borgmann, Portmann, Bergmann, Ortmann, Biermann

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Where is the Boertmann family from?

You can see how Boertmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boertmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boertmann family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boertmann's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Boertmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boertmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boertmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Boertmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boertmann 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boertmann. 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 35 military records available for the last name Boertmann. For the veterans among your Boertmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boertmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Boertmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boertmann in 1966 was 53, and 55 in 2003.

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