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Bokenham Family History

Bokenham Surname Meaning

see Buckenham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bokenham family from?

You can see how Bokenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokenham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Bokenham families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bokenham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bokenham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokenham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bokenham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bokenham. 100% of Bokenham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Bokenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokenham 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Bokenham. 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 33 military records available for the last name Bokenham. For the veterans among your Bokenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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