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Boelkow Family History

Boelkow 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: Bellow, Below, Buelow, Wolkow, Berkow, Boelke, Belko, Barlow, Bello

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Where is the Boelkow family from?

You can see how Boelkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boelkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Boelkow families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Boelkow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boelkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boelkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tanner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boelkow. 100% of Boelkow men worked as a Tanner. .

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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

  • Tanner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Boelkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelkow 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Boelkow. 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 53 military records available for the last name Boelkow. For the veterans among your Boelkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelkow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Boelkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Boelkow in 1965 was 89, and 14 in 1993.

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