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Boetker Family History

Boetker 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: Boenker, Boecker, Boeker, Betker, Bolter, Boehmer, Betler, Better

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Where is the Boetker family from?

You can see how Boetker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boetker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boetker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Boetker families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Boetker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boetker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boetker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boetker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Boetker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boetker 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Boetker. 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 22 military records available for the last name Boetker. For the veterans among your Boetker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boetker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Boetker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Boetker in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2002.

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