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Boeth Family History

Boeth 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: Booth, Borth, Beth, Koeth, Noeth, Roeth, Boeh, Both, Breth, Bleth

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Where is the Boeth family from?

You can see how Boeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Boeth families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Boeth's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boeth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boeth. 67% of Boeth 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Boeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeth 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Boeth. 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 127 military records available for the last name Boeth. For the veterans among your Boeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Boeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boeth in 1958 was 52, and 93 in 2004.

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