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Bochen Family History

Bochen 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: Boschen, Boche, Buchen, Bohen, Bechen, Bowden, Chen, Becher, Boden

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Where is the Bochen family from?

You can see how Bochen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bochen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bochen family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Bochen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bochen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochen 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 Bochen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bochen. 24% of Bochen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bochen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bochen were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Trimmer
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Bochen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bochen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochen 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Bochen. 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 121 military records available for the last name Bochen. For the veterans among your Bochen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bochen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bochen in 1965 was 80, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bochen 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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