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Boehme Family History

Boehme Name Meaning

German (mainly Böhme): variant of Boehm . Compare Behme .

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


Similar surnames: Boehne, Boehm, Boehle, Boehmer, Behme, Oehme, Behm, Boeh, Behmer

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Where is the Boehme family from?

You can see how Boehme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 54 Boehme families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Boehme's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boehme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boehme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boehme. 18% of Boehme men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Boehme women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boehme were Machinist and Seamstress. .

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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
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Boehme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehme 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Boehme. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Boehme. For the veterans among your Boehme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehme lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Boehme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Boehme in 1950 was 22, and 73 in 2004.

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