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Bochat Family History

Bochat 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: Rochat, Bachar, Kochan, Boat, Lachat, Buchan, Bonham, Bacha, Boche

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Where is the Bochat family from?

You can see how Bochat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bochat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bochat family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bochat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bochat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochat 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 Bochat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bochat. 28% of Bochat men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bochat women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bochat were Foreman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Motorman
    19%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Bochat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Bochat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochat 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Bochat. 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 143 military records available for the last name Bochat. For the veterans among your Bochat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bochat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bochat in 1963 was 89, and 31 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bochat 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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