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Boetjer Family History

Boetjer 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: Bolter, Boehmer, Betler, Better, Boenker, Bueter, Boehner, Botner

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Where is the Boetjer family from?

You can see how Boetjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boetjer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boetjer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boetjer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boetjer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boetjer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boetjer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Boetjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boetjer 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Boetjer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Boetjer. For the veterans among your Boetjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boetjer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Boetjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boetjer in 1962 was 65, and 75 in 2003.

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