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Bocchino Family History

Bocchino Surname Meaning

Italian: from a diminutive of Bocca a nickname for a talkative or indiscreet person, an orator, or a person with a large or deformed mouth.

It is derived from bocca ‘mouth’ (from Latin bucca ‘cheek’).

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


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Where is the Bocchino family from?

You can see how Bocchino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bocchino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Bocchino families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bocchino's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bocchino families in 1920.
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What did your Bocchino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bocchino. 32% of Bocchino men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Bocchino women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bocchino were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Tailor
    9%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    23%
  • Beautician
    17%
  • Inspector
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bocchino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocchino 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 Bocchino. 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 673 military records available for the last name Bocchino. For the veterans among your Bocchino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bocchino lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bocchino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bocchino in 1943 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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