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Bocholtz Family History

Bocholtz 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: Bucholtz, Bockholt, Scholtz, Buckholtz, Eicholtz, Buchholtz, Bucholz

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Where is the Bocholtz family from?

You can see how Bocholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bocholtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bocholtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bocholtz families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bocholtz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bocholtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bocholtz 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 Bocholtz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Bocholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocholtz 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bocholtz. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bocholtz. For the veterans among your Bocholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bocholtz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Bocholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bocholtz in 1970 was 64, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bocholtz 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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