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Bookshin Family History

Bookshin 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: Botkin, Chokshi, Bodkin, Bakshi, Cookston, Voloshin, Bookman

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Where is the Bookshin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bookshin 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 Bookshin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attorney was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bookshin. 100% of Bookshin men worked as an Attorney.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Attorney
    100%

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Bookshin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bookshin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bookshin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bookshin. For the veterans among your Bookshin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bookshin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Bookshin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bookshin in 1967 was 63, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bookshin 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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