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Bocage Family History

Bocage Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from bocage ‘copse’ or a habitational name from Le Bocage the name of several places in the north and west of France of the same etymology.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bocage family from?

You can see how Bocage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bocage family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bocage families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Bocage families living in Louisiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bocage's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bocage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bocage 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 Bocage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bocage. 40% of Bocage 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
    40%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

What Bocage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Bocage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocage 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Bocage. 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 151 military records available for the last name Bocage. For the veterans among your Bocage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bocage lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bocage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bocage in 1955 was 24, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bocage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bocage 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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