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Boen Family History

Boen Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Boon . Norwegian (Bøen): habitational name from the common farm name Bøen ‘The Farm’ from ‘farm’ or ‘meadow’ (Old Norse býr) + the definite article -en. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 溫 (mainly found in Indonesia) possibly based on its Hakka pronunciation see Wen

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


Similar surnames: Boe, Bogen, Hoen, Oen, Moen, Boden, Boven, Ben, Bolen, Born

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Where is the Boen family from?

You can see how Boen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Boen families living in Alabama. This was about 11% of all the recorded Boen's in USA. Alabama and 4 other states had the highest population of Boen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boen. 36% of Boen men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Boen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boen were Carpenter and Secretary. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Boen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boen 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Boen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boen. For the veterans among your Boen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boen lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Boen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boen in 1948 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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