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Bocter Family History

Bocter 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, Bocker, Boiter, Boster, Docter, Boyter, Porter, Oster, Bicker

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Where is the Bocter family from?

You can see how Bocter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bocter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bocter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bocter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bocter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bocter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bocter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Bocter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocter 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bocter. 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 Bocter. For the veterans among your Bocter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bocter 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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