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Bochau Family History

Bochau 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: Bachar, Kochan, Buchan, Bonham, Bacha, Boche, Socha, Boch, Schau

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Where is the Bochau family from?

You can see how Bochau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bochau families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bochau's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Bochau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochau 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 35 census records available for the last name Bochau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochau 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bochau. 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 68 military records available for the last name Bochau. For the veterans among your Bochau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Bochau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bochau in 1970 was 93, and 85 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bochau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bochau 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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