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Bockelmann Family History

Bockelmann Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name for someone from Bockel the name of several places between Bremen and Soltau.

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


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Where is the Bockelmann family from?

You can see how Bockelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockelmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bockelmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bockelmann families living in Essex. This was about 89% of all the recorded Bockelmann's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bockelmann families in 1891.
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What did your Bockelmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Bockelmann lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bockelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bockelmann in 1952 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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