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Bockenholt Family History

Bockenholt 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: Bockholt, Rockholt, Overholt, Osterholt, Rockhold, Bookhout, Buckhout

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Where is the Bockenholt family from?

You can see how Bockenholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockenholt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bockenholt families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bockenholt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bockenholt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Bockenholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockenholt 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bockenholt. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bockenholt. For the veterans among your Bockenholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockenholt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Bockenholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bockenholt in 1965 was 50, and 68 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockenholt 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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