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Bochenek Family History

Bochenek Name Meaning

Polish: from bochenek a diminutive of bochen ‘loaf (of bread)’; presumably a metonymic occupational name for a baker.

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


Similar surnames: Bembenek, Boczek, Schenk, Boche, Becherer, Boschee, Bocek, Ochsner

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Where is the Bochenek family from?

You can see how Bochenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochenek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Bochenek families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bochenek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bochenek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochenek 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 Bochenek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bochenek. 49% of Bochenek men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Bochenek women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bochenek were Drill Press and Waitress. .

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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
    49%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Drill Press
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
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What Bochenek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bochenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochenek 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Bochenek. 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 558 military records available for the last name Bochenek. For the veterans among your Bochenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochenek lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bochenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bochenek in 1949 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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