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Boeker Name Meaning

Dutch and North German (Böker): variant of the topographic name Böke ‘beech’ (see Boeke), + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Boker, Beeker, Bueker, Boeke, Bodeker, Boenker, Sieker, Bocker

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Boeker Family Origin

Where is the Boeker family from?

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You can see how Boeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boeker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boeker families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Boeker families living in Illinois. This was about 51% of all the recorded Boeker's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boeker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boeker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Boeker Family Occupations

What did your Boeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer, Carpenter and Basket Making were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Boeker. A less common occupation for the Boeker family was Boot And Shoemaker. The most common Boeker occupation in the USA was Farmer. 36% of Boeker's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    36%

  • Carpenter

    14%

  • Basket Making

    7%

  • Boot And Shoemaker

    7%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boeker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Boeker Historical Records

What Boeker family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boeker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Boeker. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Boeker. For the veterans among your Boeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Boeker Life Expectancy

What is the average Boeker lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Boeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boeker in 1953 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boeker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boeker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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