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Bockert Family History

Bockert 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: Beckert, Bickert, Hockert, Bocker, Ockert, Brockert, Buckert, Lockert

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Where is the Bockert family from?

You can see how Bockert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bockert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bockert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bockert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bockert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bockert 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 Bockert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bockert. 34% of Bockert men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Bockert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bockert were Laborer and House Keeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • House Keeper
    50%

What Bockert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Bockert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockert 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Bockert. 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 138 military records available for the last name Bockert. For the veterans among your Bockert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bockert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bockert in 1960 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockert 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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