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Bocast Family History

Bocast 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: Boast, Borst, Boat, Bolas, Bast, Cast, Bost, Boas, Bodart, Bocan

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Where is the Bocast family from?

You can see how Bocast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bocast family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bocast family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Bocast's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bocast families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bocast 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 22 census records available for the last name Bocast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocast 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bocast. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bocast. For the veterans among your Bocast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bocast lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Bocast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bocast in 1991 was 95, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bocast 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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