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Bochon Family History

Bochon 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: Bohon, Rochon, Chon, Boston, Bouton, Bacon, Kochan, Bohn, Pichon

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Where is the Bochon family from?

You can see how Bochon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bochon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bochon families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bochon's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bochon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochon 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 Bochon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bochon. 82% of Bochon men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Cultivateur
    19%

What Bochon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Bochon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochon 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Bochon. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bochon. For the veterans among your Bochon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Bochon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bochon in 1968 was 52, and 62 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bochon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bochon 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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