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Bokin Family History

Bokin 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: Bodin, Botkin, Bodkin, Bolin, Bogin, Borin, Boykin, Okin, Bonin, Bain

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Where is the Bokin family from?

You can see how Bokin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bokin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bokin family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Bokin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bokin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokin 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 Bokin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bokin. 100% of Bokin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Bokin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokin 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bokin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bokin. For the veterans among your Bokin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Bokin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bokin in 1972 was 82, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokin 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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