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Bovenkerk Family History

Bovenkerk 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: Boenker, Benkert, Blenker, Boecker, Boender, Bodeker, Boeker

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Where is the Bovenkerk family from?

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

What did your Bovenkerk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Bovenkerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovenkerk 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Bovenkerk. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bovenkerk. For the veterans among your Bovenkerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovenkerk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bovenkerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bovenkerk in 1967 was 62, and 82 in 2002.

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