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Boetscher Family History

Boetscher 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: Boettcher, Loetscher, Boetcher, Buescher, Hoelscher, Loescher

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Where is the Boetscher family from?

You can see how Boetscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boetscher family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Boetscher families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boetscher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boetscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boetscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boetscher ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Boetscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boetscher 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 Boetscher. 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 56 military records available for the last name Boetscher. For the veterans among your Boetscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boetscher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Boetscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boetscher in 1963 was 27, and 76 in 1996.

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