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Bokun Family History

Bokun 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: Okun, Boden, Bon, Brun, Braun, Bogen, Bodin, Borum, Bolen, Bohn

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Where is the Bokun family from?

You can see how Bokun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bokun families living in Massachusetts. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bokun's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bokun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokun 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 Bokun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bokun. 100% of Bokun 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 Bokun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Bokun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokun 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Bokun. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bokun. For the veterans among your Bokun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokun lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bokun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bokun in 1964 was 70, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bokun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokun 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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