This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bocook family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bocook Family History

Bocook Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bocock.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bocook family from?

You can see how Bocook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bocook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bocook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Bocook families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bocook's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bocook families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bocook surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bocook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bocook. 22% of Bocook men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Bocook women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bocook were Miner and Maid.

View Census Data for Bocook | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Bocook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bocook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocook census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Bocook

Passenger Lists

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Bocook. 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.

View all Bocook immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 362 military records available for the last name Bocook. For the veterans among your Bocook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bocook military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bocook family history

Discover More

What is the average Bocook lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bocook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bocook in 1955 was 27, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bocook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bocook 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bocook family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial