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Boeser Name Meaning

German (mainly Böser): variant of Böse (see Boese ). Compare Boser .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Oeser, Bowser, Loeser, Bieser, Bonser, Goeser, Boeker, Roeser, Boser

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Where is the Boeser family from?

You can see how Boeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boeser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Boeser family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boeser's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Boeser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boeser. 17% of Boeser men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Boeser women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Boeser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Boeser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeser 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Boeser. 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 159 military records available for the last name Boeser. For the veterans among your Boeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Boeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boeser in 1955 was 42, and 39 in 2001.

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