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Bocka Family History

Bocka 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: Bock, Becka, Boka, Beck, Cocke, Brock, Back, Buck, Lock, Boda

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Where is the Bocka family from?

You can see how Bocka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bocka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bocka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bocka families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bocka's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bocka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bocka 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 Bocka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bocka. 67% of Bocka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bocka women 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bocka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Bocka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocka 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bocka. 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 133 military records available for the last name Bocka. For the veterans among your Bocka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bocka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Bocka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bocka in 1964 was 76, and 67 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bocka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bocka 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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