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Boesenberg Family History

Boesenberg 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: Rosenberg, Bredenberg, Wesenberg, Riesenberg, Bielenberg, Lowenberg

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Where is the Boesenberg family from?

You can see how Boesenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boesenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boesenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Boesenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 95% of all the recorded Boesenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boesenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boesenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boesenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boesenberg. 50% of Boesenberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boesenberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Boesenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Boesenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boesenberg 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Boesenberg. 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 166 military records available for the last name Boesenberg. For the veterans among your Boesenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boesenberg lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Boesenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boesenberg in 1954 was 62, and 76 in 2003.

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