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Bokn Family History

Bokn 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: Bon, Bohn, Born, Boen, Bok, Boan, Bonn, Boon, Boka, Bown

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Bokn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokn 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bokn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bokn. For the veterans among your Bokn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Bokn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bokn in 1973 was 71, and 83 in 2002.

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