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Bochardy Family History

Bochardy 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: Bouchard, Bechard, Borchardt, Mchardy, Borchard, Orchard, Bachar

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Where is the Bochardy family from?

You can see how Bochardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochardy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bochardy families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Bochardy families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bochardy's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Bochardy families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Bochardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochardy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bochardy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bochardy. For the veterans among your Bochardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochardy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Bochardy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bochardy in 1970 was 86, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bochardy 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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