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Boehley Family History

Boehley 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: Boehle, Bohley, Boehler, Berley, Boehmer, Biehle, Begley, Bodley

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Where is the Boehley family from?

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

What did your Boehley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Boehley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boehley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Boehley. For the veterans among your Boehley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Boehley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Boehley in 1965 was 58, and 72 in 1979.

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