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Boeykens Family History

Boeykens 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: Boykins, Boyken, Boelens, Boyens, Boenker, Berkes, Behrens, Boecker

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Where is the Boeykens family from?

You can see how Boeykens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeykens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boeykens family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boeykens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boeykens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeykens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boeykens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Boeykens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeykens 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Boeykens. 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 12 military records available for the last name Boeykens. For the veterans among your Boeykens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boeykens lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Boeykens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Boeykens in 1974 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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