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Bocham Family History

Bocham Surname 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: Bonham, Yocham, Botham, Boehm, Bachar, Bohm, Burcham, Cham, Kochan

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Where is the Bocham family from?

You can see how Bocham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bocham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bocham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bocham families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bocham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bocham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bocham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Bocham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocham 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bocham. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bocham. For the veterans among your Bocham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bocham lifespan?

Average Bocham life expectancy in 1969 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bocham 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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