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Bochan Family History

Bochan 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: Kochan, Buchan, Bocian, Bocan, Bohan, Bogdan, Mohan, Kocian, Bowman

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Where is the Bochan family from?

You can see how Bochan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bochan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 8 Bochan families living in East Lothian. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bochan's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Bochan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bochan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bochan. 28% of Bochan men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Bochan women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Bookeeper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Bochan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Bochan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochan 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Bochan. 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 118 military records available for the last name Bochan. For the veterans among your Bochan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bochan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bochan in 1965 was 60, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bochan 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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