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Bochenek Family History

Bochenek Surname Meaning

Polish: from bochenek a diminutive of bochen ‘loaf (of bread)’; presumably a metonymic occupational name for a baker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bochenek family from?

You can see how Bochenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochenek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Bochenek families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bochenek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bochenek families in 1920.
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What did your Bochenek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bochenek. 100% of Bochenek women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bochenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochenek 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Bochenek. 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 558 military records available for the last name Bochenek. For the veterans among your Bochenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochenek lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bochenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bochenek in 1949 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bochenek 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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