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Boelt Family History

Boelt 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: Bolt, Belt, Boell, Bell, Borel, Boehm, Bold, Brett, Best, Oest

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Where is the Boelt family from?

You can see how Boelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boelt family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boelt's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Boelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boelt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Boelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelt 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Boelt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Boelt. For the veterans among your Boelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Boelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boelt in 1974 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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