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Bockbrader Family History

Bockbrader 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: Dockstader, Bookbinder, Bockover, Borntrager, Harkrader, Sackrider

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Where is the Bockbrader family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bockbrader. 48% of Bockbrader men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bockbrader women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bockbrader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Bockbrader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockbrader 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bockbrader. 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 82 military records available for the last name Bockbrader. For the veterans among your Bockbrader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockbrader lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bockbrader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bockbrader in 1963 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockbrader 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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