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Bockes Family History

Bockes 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: Bocker, Backes, Bockus, Beckes, Cocke, Bicker, Gockel, Bickel, Rocker

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Where is the Bockes family from?

You can see how Bockes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bockes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Bockes families living in Kent. This was about 39% of all the recorded Bockes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bockes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bockes 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 Bockes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Florist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bockes. 28% of Bockes men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Bockes women worked as a Florist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bockes were Clerk and 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
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Florist
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Hswife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Bockes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bockes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockes 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Bockes. 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 358 military records available for the last name Bockes. For the veterans among your Bockes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bockes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bockes in 1966 was 92, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockes 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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