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Boehn Family History

Boehn 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: Boehm, Bohn, Hoehn, Boen, Boehne, Biehn, Behn, Moehn, Boeh, Koehn

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Where is the Boehn family from?

You can see how Boehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 45 Boehn families living in Missouri. This was about 31% of all the recorded Boehn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boehn. 18% of Boehn men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Boehn women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boehn were Plumber and Housewife. .

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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%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Plumber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehn 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Boehn. 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 Boehn. For the veterans among your Boehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Boehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Boehn in 1965 was 61, and 74 in 2003.

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