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Bockholdt Family History

Bockholdt 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: Bockholt, Rockhold, Bockhorst, Bornholdt, Rockholt, Bookhout

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Where is the Bockholdt family from?

You can see how Bockholdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockholdt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bockholdt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bockholdt families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bockholdt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bockholdt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bockholdt 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 Bockholdt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bockholdt. 60% of Bockholdt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Bockholdt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bockholdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockholdt 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Bockholdt. 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 77 military records available for the last name Bockholdt. For the veterans among your Bockholdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockholdt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Bockholdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bockholdt in 1961 was 32, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockholdt 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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