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Bockenstein Family History

Bockenstein 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: Bodenstein, Borenstein, Bockenstedt, Falkenstein, Lowenstein

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Where is the Bockenstein family from?

You can see how Bockenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockenstein family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Bockenstein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bockenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bockenstein families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Bockenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockenstein 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bockenstein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bockenstein. For the veterans among your Bockenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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