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Boclter Family History

Boclter 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: Bolter, Boelter, Boulter, Bolger, Holter, Balter, Bosler, Kolter

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Where is the Boclter family from?

You can see how Boclter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boclter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Boclter families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Boclter's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Boclter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boclter 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 Boclter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boclter. 100% of Boclter 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Boclter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boclter 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boclter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boclter. For the veterans among your Boclter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boclter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boclter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boclter

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