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Bookmann Family History

Bookmann 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: Bookman, Bollmann, Boeckmann, Borgmann, Bohlmann, Brockmann, Volkmann

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Where is the Bookmann family from?

You can see how Bookmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bookmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bookmann families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bookmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bookmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bookmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bookmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bookmann. 100% of Bookmann men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Bookmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bookmann 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Bookmann. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bookmann. For the veterans among your Bookmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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