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Bokal Family History

Bokal 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: Kokal, Bobal, Bakal, Boal, Sokal, Boka, Borel, Beal, Boda, Bora

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Where is the Bokal family from?

You can see how Bokal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bokal families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bokal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bokal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokal 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 Bokal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bokal. 100% of Bokal women worked as a Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Bokal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Bokal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokal 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Bokal. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bokal. For the veterans among your Bokal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokal lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Bokal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bokal in 1942 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bokal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokal 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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