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Bockwith Family History

Bockwith 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: Beckwith, Bockrath, Longwith, Bonewitz, Bonawitz, Borowitz, Beckworth

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Where is the Bockwith family from?

You can see how Bockwith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockwith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bockwith families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Bockwith families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bockwith's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bockwith families in 1851.
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What did your Bockwith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bockwith. 100% of Bockwith women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Bockwith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockwith 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bockwith. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bockwith. For the veterans among your Bockwith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockwith lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Bockwith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bockwith in 1986 was 83, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockwith 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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