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Bochek Family History

Bochek 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: Boczek, Boche, Bocek, Becher, Bobek, Kocher, Bacher, Bucher, Poche

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Where is the Bochek family from?

You can see how Bochek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bochek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bochek families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Bochek's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bochek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochek 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 Bochek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bochek. 25% of Bochek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bochek women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Coal Miner
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Bochek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Bochek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochek 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Bochek. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bochek. For the veterans among your Bochek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bochek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bochek in 1963 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bochek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bochek 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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