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Bockentin Family History

Bockentin 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: Bickerton, Bockelman, Warkentin, Kenton, Boynton, Cockett, Beckett

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Where is the Bockentin family from?

You can see how Bockentin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockentin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bockentin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bockentin families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bockentin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bockentin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Bockentin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockentin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bockentin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bockentin. For the veterans among your Bockentin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bockentin

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