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Boelens Name Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Boele from a shortened ancient Germanic personal name containing the element bald ‘bold’.

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


Similar surnames: Dollens, Boyens, Bohlen, Ottens, Saelens, Beins, Bolen, Levens

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Where is the Boelens family from?

You can see how Boelens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Boelens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Boelens families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Boelens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Boelens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boelens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boelens. 71% of Boelens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boelens 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

  • Farmer
    71%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Boelens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelens 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Boelens. 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 233 military records available for the last name Boelens. For the veterans among your Boelens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelens lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Boelens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boelens in 1957 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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