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Boukes Family History

Boukes 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: Borges, Bouras, Bowes, Berkes, Rokes, Oakes, Booker, Bowker, Boker

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Where is the Boukes family from?

You can see how Boukes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boukes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boukes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Boukes families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Boukes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boukes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boukes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Boukes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boukes 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Boukes. 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 Boukes. For the veterans among your Boukes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boukes lifespan?

Average Boukes life expectancy in 1982 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boukes 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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