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Boewe Family History

Boewe 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: Loewe, Boege, Boeke, Roewe, Boese, Boeve, Bowe, Boehm, Bow, Boyce

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Where is the Boewe family from?

You can see how Boewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boewe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boewe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Boewe families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boewe's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Boewe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boewe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boewe. 100% of Boewe men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Boewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boewe 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Boewe. 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 50 military records available for the last name Boewe. For the veterans among your Boewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boewe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Boewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boewe in 1963 was 77, and 91 in 2003.

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