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Bocherding Family History

Bocherding 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: Borcherding, Borgerding, Scherling, Berding, Hommerding, Boeding

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Where is the Bocherding family from?

You can see how Bocherding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bocherding family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bocherding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bocherding families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bocherding's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bocherding families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Bocherding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocherding 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bocherding. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bocherding. For the veterans among your Bocherding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bocherding lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Bocherding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bocherding in 1990 was 85, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bocherding 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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