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Bochin Family History

Bochin 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: Rochin, Chin, Bodin, Kochan, Bohn, Botkin, Buchan, Boutin, Machin

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Where is the Bochin family from?

You can see how Bochin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bochin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bochin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bochin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bochin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochin 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 Bochin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bochin. 28% of Bochin men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Bochin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bochin were Manager and Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Bochin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Bochin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochin 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Bochin. 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 81 military records available for the last name Bochin. For the veterans among your Bochin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bochin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bochin in 1963 was 75, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bochin 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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