This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bockerman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bockerman Family History

Bockerman 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: Ockerman, Lockerman, Bockelman, Beckerman, Ackerman, Bosserman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bockerman family from?

You can see how Bockerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bockerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bockerman families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Bockerman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bockerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bockerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bockerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bockerman. 70% of Bockerman men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Bockerman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Day Laborer
    30%

What Bockerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Bockerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockerman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bockerman

Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Bockerman. 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.

View all Bockerman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Bockerman. For the veterans among your Bockerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bockerman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bockerman family history

Discover More

What is the average Bockerman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Bockerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bockerman in 1968 was 71, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bockerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockerman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bockerman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial