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Bokota Family History

Bokota 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: Yokota, Booth, Sobota, Bonta, Boot, Rokita, Botta, Boruta, Kokot

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Where is the Bokota family from?

You can see how Bokota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bokota family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bokota's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Bokota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokota 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 Bokota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bokota. 100% of Bokota 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%

What Bokota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Bokota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokota 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bokota. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bokota. For the veterans among your Bokota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokota lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Bokota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bokota in 1986 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bokota

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokota 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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