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Boke Family History

Boke 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: Bode, Boye, Bole, Bove, Bobe, Boe, Bone, Bake, Boge, Boker

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Where is the Boke family from?

You can see how Boke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Boke families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Boke's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Boke families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boke 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 Boke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boke. 39% of Boke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Boke women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boke were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Boke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boke 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Boke. 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 377 military records available for the last name Boke. For the veterans among your Boke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Boke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boke in 1960 was 60, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boke 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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