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Boeving Family History

Boeving 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: Boening, Boeding, Bolling, Hoving, Loving, Doering, Bering, Bohning

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Where is the Boeving family from?

You can see how Boeving families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeving family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeving families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Boeving families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Boeving's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boeving families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeving surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeving ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boeving. 34% of Boeving men worked as a Barber. .

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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

  • Barber
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cotton Classer
    34%
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What Boeving family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Boeving. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeving 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Boeving. 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 50 military records available for the last name Boeving. For the veterans among your Boeving ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeving lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Boeving life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Boeving in 1941 was 28, and 86 in 2003.

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