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Bof Family History

Bof 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: Bo, Bow, Box, Bos, Bon, Boe, Boff, Bou, Bok, Bob

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Where is the Bof family from?

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

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bof. 100% of Bof women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Bof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Bof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bof 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Bof. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bof. For the veterans among your Bof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bof lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bof in 1968 was 72, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bof 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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