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Bochem Family History

Bochem 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: Boche, Yochem, Jochem, Boehm, Becher, Bohm, Kocher, Bacher, Bucher

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Where is the Bochem family from?

You can see how Bochem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bochem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bochem families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bochem's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bochem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochem 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 Bochem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wood Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bochem. 100% of Bochem men worked as a Wood Worker.

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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

  • Wood Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Bochem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochem 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Bochem. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bochem. For the veterans among your Bochem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochem lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1996, in the United States, Bochem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bochem in 1956 was 71, and 63 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bochem 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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