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Bockford Family History

Bockford 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: Bickford, Beckford, Rockford, Rochford, Bodiford, Stockford

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Where is the Bockford family from?

You can see how Bockford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bockford families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bockford families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Bockford's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Bockford families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Bockford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockford 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bockford. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bockford. For the veterans among your Bockford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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