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Bochert Family History

Bochert 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: Boschert, Borchert, Kochert, Bachert, Buchert, Becher, Kocher, Bacher

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Where is the Bochert family from?

You can see how Bochert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bochert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Bochert families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bochert's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Bochert families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochert 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 Bochert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bochert. 32% of Bochert men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Bochert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bochert were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    32%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Bochert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bochert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochert 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Bochert. 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 488 military records available for the last name Bochert. For the veterans among your Bochert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bochert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bochert in 1964 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bochert 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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