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Bockenhauer Family History

Bockenhauer Surname 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: Moldenhauer, Borkenhagen, Bodenhamer, Mollenhauer, Wickenhauser

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Where is the Bockenhauer family from?

You can see how Bockenhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockenhauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bockenhauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bockenhauer families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Bockenhauer's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bockenhauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bockenhauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bockenhauer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bockenhauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Bockenhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockenhauer 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Bockenhauer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Bockenhauer. For the veterans among your Bockenhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockenhauer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bockenhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bockenhauer in 1958 was 33, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bockenhauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockenhauer 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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