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Boelk Name Meaning

German (Bölk): variant of Boelke .

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


Similar surnames: Boeck, Boelke, Woelk, Boell, Belk, Bell, Beck, Borel, Boehm, Bold

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Where is the Boelk family from?

You can see how Boelk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boelk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Boelk families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Boelk's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Boelk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boelk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boelk. 100% of Boelk men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Boelk women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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What Boelk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Boelk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelk 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Boelk. 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 101 military records available for the last name Boelk. For the veterans among your Boelk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boelk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Boelk in 1963 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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