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Boocker Family History

Boocker Name 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: Blocker, Booker, Boecker, Brocker, Bocker, Bicker, Boozer, Bricker

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Where is the Boocker family from?

You can see how Boocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boocker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boocker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Boocker families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Boocker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boocker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boocker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boocker. 100% of Boocker men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Boocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boocker 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Boocker. 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 41 military records available for the last name Boocker. For the veterans among your Boocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boocker lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Boocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boocker in 1978 was 77, and 80 in 1993.

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