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Boehmer Family History

Boehmer Name Meaning

German (mainly Böhmer) and Jewish (western Ashkenazic; also Böhmer): ethnic name for a native or inhabitant of Bohemia (see Boehm ). North German (mainly Böhmer): topographic name or occupational name from Middle Low German bōmer an agent derivative of bōm ‘tree’ denoting someone who lived by a barrier (in German Schlagbaum or just Baum literally ‘tree’) or have to open or close one (perhaps a toll collector).

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

Similar surnames: Boehner, Boehm, Ohmer, Boehle, Boehmke, Boehne, Boerner, Lehmer

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Where is the Boehmer family from?

You can see how Boehmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boehmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Boehmer family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boehmer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Boehmer families in 1840.

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What did your Boehmer ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
22%
Laborer
12%
Salesman
9%
Farm Laborer
7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housekeeper
19%
Stenographer
19%
Housewife
12%
Teacher
7%

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Census Records
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Passenger Lists
There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boehmer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Boehmer. For the veterans among your Boehmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Boehmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehmer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boehmer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Boehmer. For the veterans among your Boehmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehmer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Boehmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Boehmer in 1946 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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