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Bockus Name Meaning

Lithuanian (Bockus): variant of Backus (see Backus).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Backus, Backhus, Bachus, Brockus, Backes, Boggus, Mockus, Barkus

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Bockus Family Origin

Where is the Bockus family from?

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You can see how Bockus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bockus families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 41 Bockus families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Bockus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bockus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bockus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bockus Family Occupations

What did your Bockus ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Bockus family was Carpenter. The most common Bockus occupation in Canada was Farmer. 67% of Bockus's were Farmers. Farmer, Attendant and Carder were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bockus.

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  • Farmer

    67%

  • Attendant

    7%

  • Carder

    7%

  • Carpenter

    7%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bockus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Bockus Historical Records

What Bockus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bockus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bockus. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bockus. For the veterans among your Bockus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bockus Life Expectancy

What is the average Bockus lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bockus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bockus in 1944 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bockus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockus 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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