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Bocan Family History

Bocan Surname Meaning

Czech (mainly Bočan also Bočán) and Slovak (also Bocán Bočan): nickname for a tall gangling person from Old Czech bočan ‘stork’.

Compare Bocian. Romanian: nickname from bocan ‘hammer’ or a derivative of Boc.

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


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Where is the Bocan family from?

You can see how Bocan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bocan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bocan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Bocan families living in Angus. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bocan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bocan families in 1841.
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What did your Bocan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bocan. 100% of Bocan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bocan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocan 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Bocan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 131 military records available for the last name Bocan. For the veterans among your Bocan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bocan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bocan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bocan in 1946 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bocan 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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