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Bokholdt Family History

Bokholdt 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: Bockholt, Bornholdt, Rockhold, Bookhout, Rosholt, Bockhorst, Boldt

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Where is the Bokholdt family from?

You can see how Bokholdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokholdt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bokholdt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bokholdt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bokholdt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokholdt 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 89 census records available for the last name Bokholdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokholdt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bokholdt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bokholdt. For the veterans among your Bokholdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokholdt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Bokholdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bokholdt in 1968 was 48, and 57 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokholdt 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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