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Bochmann Family History

Bochmann 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: Buchmann, Bachmann, Lochmann, Bohmann, Lachmann, Rochman, Bollmann

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Where is the Bochmann family from?

You can see how Bochmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bochmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bochmann families living in Iowa. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bochmann's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Bochmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochmann 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 Bochmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bochmann. 35% of Bochmann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bochmann women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bochmann were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Bochmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bochmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochmann 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Bochmann. 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 723 military records available for the last name Bochmann. For the veterans among your Bochmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bochmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bochmann in 1963 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bochmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bochmann 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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