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Boerhave Family History

Boerhave 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: Berhane, Boehle, Boehmke, Bourdage, Boehlke, Boehne, Brave, Tomhave

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Where is the Boerhave family from?

You can see how Boerhave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boerhave family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boerhave family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boerhave's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Boerhave families in 1920.
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What did your Boerhave ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Boerhave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerhave 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Boerhave. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Boerhave. For the veterans among your Boerhave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerhave lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Boerhave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boerhave in 1961 was 55, and 64 in 2003.

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