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Bocket Family History

Bocket 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, Becket, Cocke, Bicker, Bonnet, Gockel, Cockett, Beckett

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Where is the Bocket family from?

You can see how Bocket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bocket family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bocket families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Bocket family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bocket's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bocket families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bocket surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Bocket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocket 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bocket. 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 86 military records available for the last name Bocket. For the veterans among your Bocket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bocket lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Bocket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bocket in 1976 was 85, and 95 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bocket 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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